US Bridges

CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 7700057

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750 S
CrossesRodgers Ditch
Location00.01 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97257, -87.48197
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$760,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 S over 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 750 S over Rodgers Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 S over Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.