US Bridges

CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.23 E of Meridian RD · Structure no. 8300061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1650N
CrossesNorth Fork Spring Creek
Location00.23 E of Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1217, -87.46701
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2017)
Projected traffic305 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1650N over North Fork Spring 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 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1650N over North Fork Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.