US Bridges

CR 850W over Bush Ditch

Good

White County, Indiana · 00.50 S CR 800 S · Structure no. 9100181

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850W over Bush Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850W over Bush Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 850W
CrossesBush Ditch
Location00.50 S CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62811, -87.03114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 850W over Bush Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850W over Bush 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 850W over Bush Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850W over Bush Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850W over Bush Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.