US Bridges

CR 800N over Sand Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Base RD · Structure no. 4000037

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800N over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 800N
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.40 E of Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10287, -85.60427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800N over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800N over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800N over Sand Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over Sand Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.