US Bridges

CR 900S over Cornell Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 W 200 W · Structure no. 6400165

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Cornell Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 900S over Cornell Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesCornell Ditch
Location00.30 W 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30371, -87.10798
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 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 900S over Cornell Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Cornell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Cornell Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 900S over Cornell Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Cornell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.