CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.60 S of US 40 · Structure no. 6700159
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 250E over Upper Limestone 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 250E over Upper Limestone Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 250E over Upper Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.