US Bridges

CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.77 MI E of US 24 · Structure no. 3500142

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,590
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,590 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900 North
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.77 MI E of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96018, -85.35617
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,590 (2021)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR 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 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.