US Bridges

CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.35 E of CR 650 E · Structure no. 7700262

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 875 N
CrossesEast Fork Busseron Creek
Location00.35 E of CR 650 E
RouteCounty Highway 308
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21175, -87.28087
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$591,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 N over East Fork Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.