US Bridges

CR 850S over Sand Branch

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.02 E US 31 · Structure no. 0300327

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850S over Sand Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850S over Sand Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 850S
CrossesSand Branch
Location00.02 E US 31
RouteCounty Highway 960
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07814, -85.83647
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 850S over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850S over Sand 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850S over Sand Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 850S over Sand Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850S over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.