US Bridges

CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.50 N CR 250 S · Structure no. 7500056

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 650 West
CrossesKline Arm Ditch
Location00.50 N CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27087, -86.82363
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2016)
Projected traffic775 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 West over Kline Arm 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 West over Kline Arm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.