US Bridges

CR 250S over Pipe Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 275 S · Structure no. 0900105

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250S over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250S over Pipe Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 250S
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.25 N of CR 275 S
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72957, -86.22103
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic490 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 250S over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250S over Pipe Creek 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 250S over Pipe Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250S over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250S over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.