US Bridges

CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI N CR 50 N · Structure no. 3400037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,203
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 E
CrossesKokomo Waterworks Reserv
Location0.3 MI N CR 50 N
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48914, -86.01281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2024)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.