US Bridges

CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 8300025

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBranch of Norton Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75347, -87.437
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 900S over Branch of Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Branch of 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Branch of Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.