US Bridges

CR 570 S over Rodgers Ditch

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.13 E of CR 550 W · Structure no. 7700069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 570 S over Rodgers Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 570 S over 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 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 570 S
CrossesRodgers Ditch
Location00.13 E of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00236, -87.50588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 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 570 S over Rodgers Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 570 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 570 S over Rodgers Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 570 S over Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 570 S over Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.