US Bridges

CR 975W over Pleasant Run

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.29 S of CR 650 N · Structure no. 0800079

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 975W over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 975W over Pleasant Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 975W
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.29 S of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.63743, -86.70906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic189 by 2031
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 975W over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 975W over Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 975W over Pleasant Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 975W over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 975W over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.