US Bridges

CR 135S over Agnew Ditch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 6600103

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 135S over Agnew Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 135S over Agnew Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 135S
CrossesAgnew Ditch
Location00.30 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03651, -86.64806
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 135S over Agnew Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 135S over Agnew 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 135S over Agnew Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 135S over Agnew Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 135S over Agnew Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.