CR 427 over Cedar Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.02 N of CR 56 · Structure no. 1700025
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 427 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 427 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 427 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 427 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 427 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 427 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns CR 427 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.