US Bridges

CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 6600009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1275W
CrossesPelsey Ditch
Location00.25 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96667, -86.84834
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$809,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1275W over Pelsey 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 1275W over Pelsey Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1275W over Pelsey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.