CR 7A over Black Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 68 · Structure no. 1700032
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 7A over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7A over Black Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 7A over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 7A over Black 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 7A over Black Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 7A over Black Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 7A over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.