US Bridges

CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River

Poor

Benton County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 0400209

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1100W
CrossesN. Fork Vermilion River
Location00.60 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50134, -87.52623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100W over N. Fork Vermilion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.