US Bridges

SR 250 over Cana Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 02.42 E I-65 · Structure no. 030580

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Cana Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 250 over Cana Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,368 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesCana Creek
Location02.42 E I-65
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84143, -85.77064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2004)
Projected traffic2,368 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 250 over Cana Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 250 over Cana 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Cana Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Cana Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Cana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.