US Bridges

CR 600E over Solon Ditch

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.01 S Schrader RD · Structure no. 9200114

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Solon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600E over Solon Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesSolon Ditch
Location00.01 S Schrader RD
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.145, -85.37667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic275 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 600E over Solon Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Solon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Solon Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Solon Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Solon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.