US Bridges

CR 60 over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 11A · Structure no. 1700153

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 60 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 60
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 11A
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30799, -85.09449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 60 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.