US Bridges

CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.14 S of CR 25 N · Structure no. 7700193

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 W
CrossesBranch Clear Pond Ditch
Location00.14 S of CR 25 N
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08739, -87.56745
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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$488,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond 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 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 W over Branch Clear Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.