US Bridges

CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.79 E of CR 1120 W · Structure no. 6600005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBig Monon Ditch
Location00.79 E of CR 1120 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9267, -86.81903
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Monon Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Big Monon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Big Monon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.