US Bridges

CR 900S over Square Run

Poor

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 60 E · Structure no. 1600155

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Square Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900S over Square Run in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesSquare Run
Location00.90 E of CR 60 E
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20414, -85.4461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic390 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Square Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Square Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Square Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Square Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Square Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.