US Bridges

CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.90 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 6700108

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150W
CrossesDeweese Branch Creek
Location00.90 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60334, -86.87875
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek 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 150W over Deweese Branch Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.