US Bridges

CR 800 West over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.2 MI N of Maplegrove RD · Structure no. 3500053

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 West over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800 West over Silver Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800 West
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Maplegrove RD
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88793, -85.60825
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 800 West over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 800 West over Silver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 West over Silver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 West over Silver Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 West over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.