US Bridges

CR 650W over Pond Branch

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 1600016

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over Pond Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650W over Pond Branch in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650W
CrossesPond Branch
Location00.30 N of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3835, -85.60186
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650W over Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650W over Pond Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650W over Pond Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over Pond Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.