US Bridges

CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr.

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.90 N of SR 44 · Structure no. 7000073

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr. in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesBranch of Ben Davis Cr.
Location00.90 N of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63286, -85.33824
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic170 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 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Branch of Ben Davis Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.