US Bridges

CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 9000369

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 900 South
CrossesShoemaker Ditch
Location00.10 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61195, -85.07145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 South 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 South over Shoemaker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.