US Bridges

CR 650 West over Iroquois River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 3700073

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 West over Iroquois River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 650 West over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 West
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.10 Miles N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02921, -87.17082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 West over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 West over Iroquois River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 West over Iroquois River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 650 West over Iroquois River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 West over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.