CR 800N over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJennings County, Indiana · 00.28 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 4000054
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 800N over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800N over Bear Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 800N over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 800N over Bear 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 800N over Bear Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 800N over Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 800N over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.