US Bridges

CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 1050 S · Structure no. 6700227

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875E
CrossesBr of Mill Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 1050 S
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5106, -86.69226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 875E over Br of Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875E over Br of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.