US Bridges

CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 S of SR 44 · Structure no. 4100048

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 475 West
CrossesSouth Prong Stotts CR
Location0.40 S of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44075, -86.19169
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475 West over South Prong Stotts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.