US Bridges

CR 350W over Eel River

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.40 S SR 205 · Structure no. 9200072

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350W over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350W
CrossesEel River
Location00.40 S SR 205
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08953, -85.5585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 350W over Eel River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350W over Eel River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350W over Eel River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over Eel River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.