CR 650N over Long Branch
PoorPosted for loadJennings County, Indiana · 00.36 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4000036
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 650N over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650N over Long Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 650N over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 650N over Long Branch 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 650N over Long Branch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 650N over Long Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 650N over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.