CR 275 NORTH
Carrying CR 275 NORTH over SUGAR CREEK
00.01 W OF CR 825 W, Shelby, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 275 NORTH
The CR 275 NORTH bridge in Shelby, Indiana carries CR 275 NORTH over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 46.8 meters (154 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 4/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 275 NORTH compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 46.8 m (154 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 7300041
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 1/9, 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CR 275 NORTH 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 275 NORTH against other structures in Shelby 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 275 NORTH?
CR 275 NORTH in Shelby, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 275 NORTH inspected?
CR 275 NORTH'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 275 NORTH 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 275 NORTH?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 275 NORTH.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 275 NORTH?
CR 275 NORTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 275 NORTH and does age affect safety?
CR 275 NORTH was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.
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.
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