US Bridges

CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.25 N of S County Line · Structure no. 7900004

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesMclaughlin Ditch
Location00.25 N of S County Line
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21809, -86.71465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic107 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over Mclaughlin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.