US Bridges

CR 240W over Denios Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.65 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 0300155

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 240W over Denios Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 240W over Denios Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 240W
CrossesDenios Creek
Location00.65 S of CR 200 S
RouteCity Street 111
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16153, -85.95785
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic870 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 240W over Denios Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 240W over Denios 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 240W over Denios Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 240W over Denios Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 240W over Denios Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.