US Bridges

CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.11 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 7700049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 S
CrossesBranch of Rodgers Ditch
Location00.11 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95774, -87.47934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers 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 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.