US Bridges

CR 560E over Otter Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.03 W of CR 610 E · Structure no. 4000216

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 560E over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 560E over Otter Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 560E
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.03 W of CR 610 E
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00917, -85.50077
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 560E over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 560E over Otter 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 560E over Otter Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 560E over Otter Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 560E over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.