US Bridges

CR 900W over Solomon Creek

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.42 S of N Jefferson ST · Structure no. 5700040

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900W over Solomon Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900W
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location00.42 S of N Jefferson ST
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41072, -85.5973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2021)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900W over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 900W over Solomon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900W over Solomon Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900W over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.