US Bridges

CR 100W over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.05 N of W 375 N · Structure no. 3000270

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.05 N of W 375 N
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83952, -85.82172
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 100W over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.