US Bridges

CR 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 800 W · Structure no. 6400183

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800S
CrossesBranch Cobbs Creek
Location00.10 E CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31869, -87.21774
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Branch Cobbs 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 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Branch Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.