US Bridges

CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.75 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 7300116

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 75 East
CrossesSouth Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.75 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42212, -85.76525
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis 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 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 East over South Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.