US Bridges

CR 200W over Otter Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 1100274

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200W over Otter Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5479, -87.14228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 200W over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Otter Creek 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 200W over Otter Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Otter Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.