US Bridges

CR 200W over Brown Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.13 N CR 1000 N · Structure no. 9100082

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Brown Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200W over Brown Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location00.13 N CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89931, -86.91179
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Brown 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 CR 200W over Brown Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.