US Bridges

CR 900S over Phillips Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 200 W · Structure no. 6400034

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Phillips Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Phillips Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesPhillips Ditch
Location00.20 E CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30375, -87.0995
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 900S over Phillips Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is CR 900S over Phillips 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 900S over Phillips Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Phillips Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Phillips Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.