US Bridges

CR 50W over Croft Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.97 S of W Main ST · Structure no. 5700093

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50W over Croft Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 50W over Croft Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50W
CrossesCroft Ditch
Location00.97 S of W Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38145, -85.43833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50W over Croft Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50W over Croft Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50W over Croft Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 50W over Croft Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50W over Croft Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.