US Bridges

CR 1090N over Anderson River

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.09 E of CR 1425 E · Structure no. 7400227

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1090N over Anderson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1090N over Anderson River in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1090N
CrossesAnderson River
Location00.09 E of CR 1425 E
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04349, -86.78432
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1090N over Anderson River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1090N over Anderson River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1090N over Anderson River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1090N over Anderson River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1090N over Anderson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.