US Bridges

CR 5W over Sunderland Branch

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 275 S · Structure no. 6100076

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5W over Sunderland Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5W over Sunderland Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5W
CrossesSunderland Branch
Location00.00 Int of CR 275 S
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72804, -87.23807
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 5W over Sunderland Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 5W over Sunderland 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 5W over Sunderland Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 5W over Sunderland Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5W over Sunderland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.