US Bridges

CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch

Poor

Noble County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 5700017

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesGretzinger Ditch
Location00.01 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43807, -85.34647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2021)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Gretzinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.