US Bridges

CR 900N over Haw Creek

Poor

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.07 W of CR 900 E · Structure no. 0300052

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Haw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 900N over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.07 W of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33525, -85.74426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Haw Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Haw Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Haw Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.