US Bridges

CR 200S over Hutton Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 W CR 550 E · Structure no. 6400005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Hutton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200S over Hutton Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200S
CrossesHutton Ditch
Location00.30 W CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40514, -86.96396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 200S over Hutton Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CR 200S over Hutton Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Hutton Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Hutton Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Hutton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.