US Bridges

CR 75E over Brown Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 7900212

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75E over Brown Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 75E over Brown 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 75E
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location00.15 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 415
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54526, -86.89258
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 75E over Brown Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 75E over Brown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 75E over Brown Ditch carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 75E over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75E over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.