US Bridges

CR 375E over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 6700059

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375E over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 375E over Clear Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375E
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69589, -86.78425
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375E over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 375E over Clear 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 375E over Clear Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 375E over Clear Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375E over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.