US Bridges

CR 600S over Big Monon Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.24 E of CR 1275 W · Structure no. 6600011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Big Monon Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600S over Big Monon Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBig Monon Ditch
Location00.24 E of CR 1275 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9703, -86.84355
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 600S over Big Monon Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S 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 600S over Big Monon Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Big Monon Ditch?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Big Monon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.