US Bridges

CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.68 N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 0300059

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesSchaeffer Lake
Location00.68 N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28624, -85.74299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 900E over Schaeffer Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Schaeffer Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.