US Bridges

CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 03.74 E US 231 · Structure no. 041650

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2025. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650 Ehiggins RD
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location03.74 E US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54449, -86.73449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2025
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 Ehiggins RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.