US Bridges

CR 540E over Friday Branch

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Ferdinand Rde · Structure no. 1900160

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 540E over Friday Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 540E over Friday Branch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 540E
CrossesFriday Branch
Location00.50 N of Ferdinand Rde
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21242, -86.79925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2012)
Projected traffic206 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 540E over Friday Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 540E over Friday Branch 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 540E over Friday Branch carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 540E over Friday Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 540E over Friday Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.