US Bridges

CR 900N over Brown Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.48 E Meridian Line Rd. · Structure no. 7900234

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Brown Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 900N over Brown Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location00.48 E Meridian Line Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54758, -86.89787
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic295 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 900N over Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N 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 900N over Brown Ditch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CR 900N over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.