US Bridges

CR 900N over Croys Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 1100020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Croys Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900N over Croys Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesCroys Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51737, -87.03521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Croys Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Croys Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Croys Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Croys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.