US Bridges

CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7900156

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBlickenstaff Ditch
Location00.02 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28749, -86.80866
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2021)
Projected traffic1,321 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 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Blickenstaff 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Blickenstaff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.