US Bridges

CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.13 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 7700018

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 S
CrossesPollard Ditch
Location00.13 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91663, -87.26261
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 S over Pollard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 S over Pollard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.