US Bridges

CR 350W over Bogus Run

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.40 S CR 300 S · Structure no. 7500051

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over Bogus Run is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 350W over Bogus Run in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350W
CrossesBogus Run
Location00.40 S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25379, -86.76632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2016)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 350W over Bogus Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350W over Bogus Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350W over Bogus Run carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over Bogus Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over Bogus Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.