US Bridges

CR 900S over Bowen Ditch

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.80 W SR 227 · Structure no. 6800251

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Bowen Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 900S over Bowen Ditch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBowen Ditch
Location01.80 W SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03513, -84.86282
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2016)
Projected traffic210 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Bowen Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Bowen 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 900S over Bowen Ditch carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Bowen Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Bowen Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.