CR 650 E over Iroquois River
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S CR 700 S · Structure no. 5600093
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 650 E over Iroquois River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 650 E over Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 650 E over Iroquois River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 650 E over Iroquois 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 650 E over Iroquois River carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 650 E over Iroquois River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 650 E over Iroquois River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.