US Bridges

CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 2600202

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 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 850 E
CrossesWienbe Branch
Location00.50 S of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23662, -87.41008
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic155 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$820,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 E over Wienbe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 E over Wienbe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.