US Bridges

CR 900W over Taylor Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.60 MI S of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700181

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Taylor Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 900W over Taylor Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 94 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location01.60 MI S of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55163, -85.84515
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic890 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 900W over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 900W over Taylor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900W over Taylor Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900W over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.