US Bridges

CR 150N over Altar Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 1900012

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Altar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150N over Altar Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 100 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 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150N
CrossesAltar Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4003, -87.00895
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2012)
Projected traffic663 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 150N over Altar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 150N over Altar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Altar Creek carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Altar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Altar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.