US Bridges

Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 750 N · Structure no. 1900033

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCuzco-Norton RD
CrossesDillon Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49279, -86.68218
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2012)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon 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 Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cuzco-Norton RD over Dillon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.