US Bridges

CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.30 S CR 300 S · Structure no. 9200041

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150E
CrossesGangwer Ditch
Location00.30 S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11228, -85.46183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150E over Gangwer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150E over Gangwer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.