CR 950 North over Eel River
PoorClosed to trafficMiami County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Pony Farm Road · Structure no. 5200041
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 950 North over Eel River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 950 North over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 122 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 950 North over Eel River built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is CR 950 North over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 950 North over Eel River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 950 North over Eel River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 950 North over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.