Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 75 W · Structure no. 6100035
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Crane RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.