US Bridges

CR 650E over Price Ditch

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.43 S SR 32 · Structure no. 6800177

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Price Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 650E over Price Ditch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesPrice Ditch
Location01.43 S SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15862, -84.85375
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$710,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650E over Price Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Price 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Price Ditch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Price Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Price Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.