US Bridges

CR 403 over Silver Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · Silver Creek · Structure no. 032001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,153
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 403 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 403 over Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,404 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 403
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationSilver Creek
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41471, -85.73896
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,153 (2021)
Projected traffic15,404 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 403 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 403 over Silver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 403 over Silver Creek carry?

About 13,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 403 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 403 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.