FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 900E

Carrying CR 900E over BRANCH BONE CREEK

00.12 S CR 250 S, Pike, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 900E

The CR 900E bridge in Pike, Indiana carries CR 900E over BRANCH BONE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 168 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 900E compares

▲ 1.0
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Indiana bridges
164
Bridges in Pike · 17 in Poor condition
CR 900E 36.6 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
168 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6300051

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 900E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 900E against other structures in Pike and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 900E?

CR 900E in Pike, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 900E inspected?

CR 900E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 168 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 900E is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 900E?

CR 900E has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 900E?

CR 900E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 900E and does age affect safety?

CR 900E was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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