US Bridges

CR 350N over Dry Branch

Poor

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 50 E · Structure no. 8300043

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Dry Branch in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.30 E of CR 50 E
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93393, -87.45464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2017)
Projected traffic272 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350N over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 350N over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350N over Dry Branch carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Dry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.