US Bridges

CR 1050S over Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 250 E · Structure no. 8300018

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050S over Norton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050S over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 115 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050S
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73299, -87.42252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1050S over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 1050S over Norton 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050S over Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050S over Norton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050S over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.