US Bridges

CR 875E over Bilger Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 5710021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875E over Bilger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 875E over Bilger Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875E
CrossesBilger Ditch
Location00.25 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30332, -85.254
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic550 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 875E over Bilger Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875E over Bilger 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 875E over Bilger Ditch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 875E over Bilger Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875E over Bilger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.