US Bridges

CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.80 W of SR 161 · Structure no. 1900108

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.80 W of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24718, -87.05164
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.