US Bridges

CR 900W over Upper Redwood Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.14 N of Division RD · Structure no. 8600036

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Upper Redwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900W over Upper Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesUpper Redwood Creek
Location00.14 N of Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31834, -87.49102
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 900W over Upper Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W over Upper Redwood 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 900W over Upper Redwood Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Upper Redwood Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900W over Upper Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.