US Bridges

CR 800E over Sanes Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 7000149

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Sanes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800E over Sanes Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesSanes Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56721, -85.29855
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic625 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over Sanes Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Sanes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Sanes Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Sanes Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Sanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.