US Bridges

CR 200W over Conrail RR

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 1100237

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200W over Conrail RR in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200W
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.30 N of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59481, -87.1432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Conrail RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200W over Conrail RR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Conrail RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.