CR 850E over Dillon Creek
PoorPosted for loadDubois County, Indiana · 00.30 N Dubois-Cuzco RD · Structure no. 1900046
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850E over Dillon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850E over Dillon Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850E over Dillon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is CR 850E over Dillon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 850E over Dillon Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 850E over Dillon Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850E over Dillon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.