US Bridges

CR 900S over Sugar Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.00 W of SR 161 · Structure no. 1900107

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Sugar Creek is a steel other carrying CR 900S over Sugar Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 104 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.00 W of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24722, -87.05389
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2012)
Projected traffic249 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 900S over Sugar 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 900S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.