US Bridges

CR 200N over Big Monon Ditch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.48 W of SR 39 · Structure no. 6600065

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Big Monon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200N over Big Monon 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesBig Monon Ditch
Location00.48 W of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08515, -86.78584
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Big Monon Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 200N 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 200N over Big Monon Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Big Monon Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Big Monon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.