US Bridges

CR 350E over Reser Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.17 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 7900028

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Reser Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350E over Reser Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350E
CrossesReser Ditch
Location00.17 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30387, -86.83685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2021)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 350E over Reser Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Reser 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Reser Ditch carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Reser Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Reser Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.