US Bridges

Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 3200221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow is a wood or timber slab carrying Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCrystal Bay W DR
CrossesCrystal Bay Overflow
Location00.10 N of CR 600 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67524, -86.39135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Bay W DR over Crystal Bay Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.