CR 16 over Fish Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 79 · Structure no. 1700077
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 16 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Fish Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 16 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CR 16 over Fish 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 16 over Fish Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 16 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 16 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.