US Bridges

CR 450W over Gosma Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.54 S of N County Line · Structure no. 7900082

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Gosma Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450W over Gosma Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 450W
CrossesGosma Ditch
Location00.54 S of N County Line
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55432, -86.99185
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic128 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$84,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Gosma Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Gosma 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 450W over Gosma Ditch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Gosma Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Gosma Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.