US Bridges

Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 01.11 W of Lincolnway S · Structure no. 5700039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCromwell RD
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location01.11 W of Lincolnway S
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3883, -85.56675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2021)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cromwell RD over Solomon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cromwell RD over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.