US Bridges

CR 100W over Chilton Ditch

PoorPosted for load

White County, Indiana · 00.07 N CR 1050 S · Structure no. 9100188

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Chilton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100W over Chilton Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesChilton Ditch
Location00.07 N CR 1050 S
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59892, -86.8885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100W over Chilton Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Chilton Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over Chilton Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Chilton Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Chilton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.