US Bridges

CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 6700069

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesFalls Branch Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71189, -86.88588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2023)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is CR 350N over Falls 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 350N over Falls Branch Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.