CR 4A over Fish Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 E of SR 1 · Structure no. 1700089
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 4A over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4A over Fish Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 4A over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 4A 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 4A over Fish Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 4A over Fish Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 4A over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.