US Bridges

CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 450 E · Structure no. 4000123

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 485N
CrossesBrush CR Reservoir Splwy
Location00.25 E of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05779, -85.52448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy 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 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 485N over Brush CR Reservoir Splwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.