US Bridges

CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Fort Wayne Roa · Structure no. 2500031

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 650 East
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location00.30 S of Fort Wayne Roa
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07333, -86.12256
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 East over Chippewanuck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 East over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.