US Bridges

CR 575E over Baker Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.35 S of CR 900 S · Structure no. 7900168

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575E over Baker Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 575E over Baker Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575E
CrossesBaker Ditch
Location00.35 S of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28216, -86.7949
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2018)
Projected traffic72 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 575E over Baker Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575E over Baker 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 575E over Baker Ditch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 575E over Baker Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns CR 575E over Baker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.