US Bridges

CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan.

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 01.10 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 4400022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan. is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan. in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75 West
CrossesMessick/Hackenburg Chan.
Location01.10 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55664, -85.43805
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
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 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan. carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan.?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 West over Messick/Hackenburg Chan.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.