US Bridges

CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 350 S · Structure no. 7300097

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 150E
CrossesNorth Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.80 N of CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48532, -85.75262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150E over North Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.