US Bridges

CR S 900W over Praire Run

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.08 MI N of CR 700S · Structure no. 2700801

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S 900W over Praire Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR S 900W over Praire Run in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S 900W
CrossesPraire Run
Location00.08 MI N of CR 700S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45152, -85.84362
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR S 900W over Praire Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S 900W over Praire Run 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 S 900W over Praire Run carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR S 900W over Praire Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR S 900W over Praire Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.