US Bridges

CR 52 over Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 27 · Structure no. 1700012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 52
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33872, -85.06062
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 52 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.