US Bridges

CR 200N over Black Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.86 MI E of SR 5 · Structure no. 2700038

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200N over Black Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200N
CrossesBlack Creek
Location01.86 MI E of SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5816, -85.46908
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200N over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200N over Black Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Black Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Black Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.