US Bridges

CR 175W over Lofland Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.48 S of CR 1300 S · Structure no. 7900016

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175W over Lofland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 175W over Lofland Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 175W
CrossesLofland Ditch
Location00.48 S of CR 1300 S
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22255, -86.93754
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 175W over Lofland Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 175W over Lofland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175W over Lofland Ditch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 175W over Lofland Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175W over Lofland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.