CR 71 over Fish Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 4A · Structure no. 1700088
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 71 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 71 over Fish 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 71 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 71 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 71 over Fish Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 71 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 71 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.