US Bridges

CR 1050 East over Fawn River

GoodPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.13 N of CR 750N · Structure no. 4400040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 East over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1050 East over Fawn River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2021. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1050 East
CrossesFawn River
Location00.13 N of CR 750N
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75253, -85.2254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2021
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050 East over Fawn River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 East over Fawn River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050 East over Fawn River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 East over Fawn River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 East over Fawn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.