US Bridges

CR 900N over Sidney Branch

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 0300231

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Sidney Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900N over Sidney Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesSidney Branch
Location00.20 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 454
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33373, -85.843
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic700 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 900N over Sidney Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N 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 900N over Sidney Branch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Sidney Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Sidney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.