US Bridges

CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.8 Miles East of CR 600 · Structure no. 3800022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesLindley Jordan Creek
Location0.8 Miles East of CR 600
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30972, -84.84751
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2019)
Projected traffic503 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Lindley Jordan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Lindley Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.