US Bridges

CR 150N over Eel River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 600 E · Structure no. 0900070

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150N over Eel River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 150N
CrossesEel River
Location00.20 W of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.78237, -86.26446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic780 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 150N over Eel River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150N over Eel River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Eel River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Eel River?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.