US Bridges

CR 900S over Deer Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 850 W · Structure no. 7000179

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900S over Deer Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48286, -85.60792
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$770,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Deer 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 900S over Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 900S over Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.