US Bridges

CR 150S over Birch-King

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 9200021

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150S over Birch-King is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 150S over Birch-King in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 150S
CrossesBirch-King
Location00.50 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13818, -85.59704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 150S over Birch-King built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150S over Birch-King 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150S over Birch-King carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 150S over Birch-King?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150S over Birch-King?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.