US Bridges

CR 600W over Jakes Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 1800057

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Jakes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600W over Jakes Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,790 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesJakes Creek
Location00.20 N of Bethel Ave
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24393, -85.50022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,790 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 600W over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 600W over Jakes 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 600W over Jakes Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.