US Bridges

CR 900N over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.03 W of N 1000 E · Structure no. 3000116

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900N over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.03 W of N 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91661, -85.616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Sugar Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.