US Bridges

CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 75 E · Structure no. 7900120

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesNorth Fork Burnett Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 75 E
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54736, -86.88123
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic639 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 900N over North Fork Burnett 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over North Fork Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.