US Bridges

CR 800E over Mississinewa River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Indiana · 05.25 N SR 28 · Structure no. 6800052

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 800E over Mississinewa River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesMississinewa River
Location05.25 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29352, -84.82443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2016)
Projected traffic820 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$714,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Mississinewa River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Mississinewa River carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.