US Bridges

CR 850E over Fish Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.01 Miles N of CR 525 S · Structure no. 7600014

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850E over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850E over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 850E
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.01 Miles N of CR 525 S
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56944, -84.8269
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 850E over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850E over Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850E over Fish Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850E over Fish Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850E over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.