CR 900W over Pipe Creek
PoorGrant County, Indiana · 00.77 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700122
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900W over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900W over Pipe Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, 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.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900W over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 900W over Pipe Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 900W over Pipe Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900W over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900W over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.