US Bridges

CR 900N over Prine Ditch

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 7000031

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Prine Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900N over Prine Ditch in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesPrine Ditch
Location00.10 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74368, -85.37197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2019)
Projected traffic590 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Prine Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Prine Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Prine Ditch carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Prine Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Prine Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.