US Bridges

CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.20 S of CR 550 S · Structure no. 5900043

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1075 West
CrossesCane Creek S
Location0.20 S of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47141, -86.66879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1075 West over Cane Creek S?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.