US Bridges

CR 250W over Sand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.02 S CR 675 N · Structure no. 4000028

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 250W over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250W
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.02 S CR 675 N
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08444, -85.65866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250W over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250W over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Sand Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.