CR 900W over Eel River
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.10 S SR 14 · Structure no. 9200083
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900W over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900W over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 109 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900W over Eel River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 900W 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 900W over Eel River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 900W over Eel River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900W over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.