US Bridges

CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 75 S · Structure no. 6700102

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesBranch of Long Branch CR
Location00.50 S of CR 75 S
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64373, -86.99609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Branch of Long Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.