CR 900 North over Snail Creek
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7300016
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900 North over Snail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900 North over Snail Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900 North over Snail Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is CR 900 North over Snail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 900 North over Snail Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900 North over Snail Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900 North over Snail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.