US Bridges

CR 350 E over Sand Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 450 S · Structure no. 2600101

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 E over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 E over Sand Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350 E
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 450 S
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28488, -87.50283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 350 E over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350 E over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 E over Sand Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 E over Sand Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 E over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.