US Bridges

West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.27 N CR 750 N · Structure no. 9100059

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch in White 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Shafer DR
CrossesBig Monon Ditch
Location00.27 N CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86547, -86.77681
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch built?

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

What condition is West Shafer DR over Big Monon 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Shafer DR over Big Monon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.