US Bridges

CR 1100S over Sand Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 NW of Layton · Structure no. 1600139

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100S over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.00 NW of Layton
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16591, -85.54686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1100S over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 1100S over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100S over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.