US Bridges

CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 1100271

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR is a steel other carrying CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesBr of E Fork Birch CR
Location00.50 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 293
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4827, -87.08968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating18.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR 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 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Br of E Fork Birch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.