US Bridges

CR 650 S over Abandoned RR

PoorPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 950 W · Structure no. 2600270

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 S over Abandoned RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650 S over Abandoned RR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 S
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.40 E of CR 950 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25956, -87.7343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 S over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 S over Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 S over Abandoned RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 S over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 S over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.