US Bridges

CR 100 West over Griffin Ditch

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 01.00 N of SR 116 · Structure no. 9000082

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
659
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 West over Griffin Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 100 West over Griffin Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 West
CrossesGriffin Ditch
Location01.00 N of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81998, -85.24199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 100 West over Griffin Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 West over Griffin 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 100 West over Griffin Ditch carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 West over Griffin Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 West over Griffin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.