FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 600W

Carrying CR 600W over CONRAIL RR

00.20 S of CR 275 S, Putnam, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CR 600W

The CR 600W bridge in Putnam, Indiana carries CR 600W over CONRAIL RR. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 57.0 meters (187 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How CR 600W compares

284
Bridges in Putnam · 52 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1909
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
57.0 m (187 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
6700219

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

CR 600W is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 600W against other structures in Putnam 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 600W?

CR 600W in Putnam, Indiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 600W inspected?

CR 600W's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 600W is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 600W?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 600W.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 600W?

CR 600W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 600W and does age affect safety?

CR 600W was built in 1909, making it 117 years old.

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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