US Bridges

CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 01.20 W US 421 · Structure no. 076514

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
634 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2035. The structure is 634 ft (193.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 N
CrossesI-74 Michigan & Frontage
Location01.20 W US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37384, -85.53308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length634 ft (193.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage?

The structure is 634 ft (193.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 N over I-74 Michigan & Frontage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.