US Bridges

CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Old Buffalo TR · Structure no. 7700068

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 570 S
CrossesBranch of Rodgers Ditch
Location00.10 S of Old Buffalo TR
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00412, -87.49435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2027 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 570 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.