US Bridges

CR 1100 South over Bears Tile

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles W of CR 650 W · Structure no. 0100136

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 South over Bears Tile is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100 South over Bears Tile in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1100 South
CrossesBears Tile
Location0.40 Miles W of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58295, -85.06897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1100 South over Bears Tile built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 1100 South over Bears Tile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100 South over Bears Tile carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 South over Bears Tile?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 South over Bears Tile?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.