US Bridges

CR 200 East over Robinson Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 S of SR 26 · Structure no. 1200151

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 East over Robinson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 East over Robinson Branch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 East
CrossesRobinson Branch
Location0.40 S of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41102, -86.46852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2021)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 East over Robinson Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 200 East over Robinson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 East over Robinson Branch carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 East over Robinson Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 East over Robinson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.