CR 900N over Flatrock River
PoorPosted for loadBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.61 E of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0300068
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900N over Flatrock River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 900N over Flatrock River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 114 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900N over Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CR 900N over Flatrock River 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 Flatrock River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900N over Flatrock River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900N over Flatrock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.