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CR 475E over Epsom Lateral

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 1400045

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475E over Epsom Lateral is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 475E over Epsom Lateral in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 475E
CrossesEpsom Lateral
Location00.80 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81237, -87.07887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2013)
Projected traffic507 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 475E over Epsom Lateral built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475E over Epsom Lateral 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 475E over Epsom Lateral carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 475E over Epsom Lateral?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475E over Epsom Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.