US Bridges

CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek

Poor

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 7000083

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350E
CrossesBen Davis Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64225, -85.37775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is CR 350E over Ben Davis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Ben Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.