US Bridges

CR 350E over Sidney Branch

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.12 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 0300084

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Sidney Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 350E over Sidney Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350E
CrossesSidney Branch
Location00.12 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33197, -85.84671
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic920 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 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 350E over Sidney Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Sidney Branch 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 350E over Sidney Branch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Sidney Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Sidney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.