US Bridges

CR 475E over Pleasant Run

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.62 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 4000038

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475E over Pleasant Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 475E over Pleasant Run in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 475E
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.62 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04582, -85.52432
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 475E over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 475E over Pleasant Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475E over Pleasant Run carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 475E over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475E over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.