US Bridges

CR 650E over Otter Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.14 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 0300021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 650E over Otter Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650E
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.14 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21566, -85.79093
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2022)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 650E over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Otter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Otter Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.