US Bridges

CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles W of Toll RD · Structure no. 7600057

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2041. 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).

CarriesCR 40S
CrossesG Powers/West Branch
Location0.20 Miles W of Toll RD
RouteCounty Highway 158
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63945, -84.83284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 40S over G Powers/West Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40S over G Powers/West Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.