US Bridges

CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 900 S · Structure no. 9000368

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 East
CrossesShoemaker Ditch
Location00.20 N of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61469, -85.06954
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 East over Shoemaker 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 East over Shoemaker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.