CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI N CR 500 N · Structure no. 3400042
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek 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 900 W over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900 W over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.