US Bridges

CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 9000061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100S
CrossesMossburg Ditch
Location00.60 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72688, -85.30711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 100S over Mossburg Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100S over Mossburg 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Mossburg Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.