US Bridges

CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 5400099

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2034. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 275W
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97828, -86.95459
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic920 by 2034
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 275W over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 275W over Rattlesnake 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275W over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.