US Bridges

CR 175 W over Sandy Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 800 S · Structure no. 2600157

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 W over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175 W over Sandy Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175 W
CrossesSandy Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23465, -87.59882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 175 W over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 175 W over Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175 W over Sandy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 175 W over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 W over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.