US Bridges

CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 7300052

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350 West
CrossesEd Clark Ditch
Location00.60 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52993, -85.84633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 350 West over Ed Clark 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 West over Ed Clark Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.