CR 800E over Jain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadStarke County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 500 N · Structure no. 7500015
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 800E over Jain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800E over Jain Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 800E over Jain Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is CR 800E over Jain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 800E over Jain Ditch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 800E over Jain Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 800E over Jain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.