US Bridges

CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 N CR 500 N · Structure no. 6700041

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek in Putnam 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175E
CrossesBledsoe Branch Creek
Location00.40 N CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73793, -86.81688
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek 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 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175E over Bledsoe Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.