US Bridges

CR 240NW over Pond Branch

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 E of CR 700 W · Structure no. 1600157

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 240NW over Pond Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 240NW over Pond Branch in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 240NW
CrossesPond Branch
Location00.00 E of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36805, -85.61554
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$721,000 (2029 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 240NW over Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 240NW 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 240NW over Pond Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 240NW over Pond Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 240NW over Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.