US Bridges

CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 450 · Structure no. 0900044

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 775 East
CrossesW Branch Twelve Mile Cr.
Location00.25 N of CR 450
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83302, -86.23049
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775 East over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.