US Bridges

CR 750N over Jakes Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 250 W · Structure no. 7900208

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750N over Jakes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 750N over Jakes Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 750N
CrossesJakes Ditch
Location00.02 W of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52631, -86.95377
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic159 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 750N over Jakes Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750N over Jakes 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 750N over Jakes Ditch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 750N over Jakes Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750N over Jakes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.