CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek
GoodOrange County, Indiana · 0.05 N of CR 490 W · Structure no. 5900048
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 490 West over Upper Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.