US Bridges

CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 1125 N · Structure no. 6700002

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875W
CrossesBranch of Raccoon CR
Location00.20 N of CR 1125 N
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83201, -87.00781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875W over Branch of Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.