US Bridges

CR 750 West over Silver Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI E of CR 750 W · Structure no. 3500052

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 West over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 750 West over Silver Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 750 West
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CR 750 W
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88589, -85.59757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 750 West over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 West over Silver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 750 West over Silver Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 West over Silver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 West over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.