US Bridges

CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 219 · Structure no. 6200099

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 217
CrossesMiddle Fork Anderson Rv
Location00.10 W of CR 219
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24759, -86.60749
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 over Middle Fork Anderson Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.