US Bridges

N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.00 N SR 70 · Structure no. 016630

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,354
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,354 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,031 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN CR 100 E
CrossesChrisney Ditch
Location02.00 N SR 70
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0319, -87.03639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,354 (2004)
Projected traffic6,031 by 2032
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 N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N CR 100 E over Chrisney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch carry?

About 4,354 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N CR 100 E over Chrisney Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.