US Bridges

CR 200E over Eel River

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 1100111

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200E over Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 200E
CrossesEel River
Location00.50 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35066, -87.07268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Eel River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Eel River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Eel River carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Eel River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.