US Bridges

CR 900W over North Fork

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 875 N · Structure no. 6900165

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over North Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 900W over North Fork in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesNorth Fork
Location00.01 N of CR 875 N
RouteCounty Highway 335
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20556, -85.41554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900W over North Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W over North Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900W over North Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over North Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900W over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.