US Bridges

CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1600078

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60E
CrossesUnnamed Trib Sand Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29619, -85.47004
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2017)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60E over Unnamed Trib Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.