US Bridges

CR 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.40 N. of Michigan RD · Structure no. 7300154

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek in Shelby 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350 East
CrossesBranch of Lewis Creek
Location00.40 N. of Michigan RD
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51126, -85.71371
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 350 East over Branch of 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 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 East over Branch of Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.