US Bridges

CR 350E over Norton Creek

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.80 S SR 63 · Structure no. 8300079

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,357
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Norton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 350E over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,169 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350E
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.80 S SR 63
RouteCity Street 177
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68794, -87.39897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2017)
Projected traffic4,169 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 350E over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Norton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Norton Creek carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Norton Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.