US Bridges

CR 200 South over Smith Ditch

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Range Road · Structure no. 7500066

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Smith Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 200 South over Smith Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesSmith Ditch
Location00.01 W of Range Road
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2736, -86.69848
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2016)
Projected traffic525 by 2036
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 200 South over Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 South over Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Smith Ditch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Smith Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.