US Bridges

CR 470E over Strangers Branch

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Mansfld RD · Structure no. 6100010

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 470E over Strangers Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 470E over Strangers Branch in Parke 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 470E
CrossesStrangers Branch
Location00.30 N of Mansfld RD
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67202, -87.14685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 470E over Strangers Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 470E over Strangers Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 470E over Strangers Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 470E over Strangers Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 470E over Strangers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.