US Bridges

CR 600W over Conrail RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 275 S · Structure no. 6700219

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600W over Conrail RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.20 S of CR 275 S
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61891, -86.9589
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$183,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Conrail RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Conrail RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 600W over Conrail RR?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.