US Bridges

CR 900 N over Bear Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.30 Mi. W. of CR 500 E · Structure no. 4000168

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 N over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 900 N over Bear Creek 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 N
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.30 Mi. W. of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11769, -85.52477
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 900 N over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 900 N over Bear Creek 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 900 N over Bear Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 N over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 N over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.