US Bridges

CR 200W over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.28 N of W Mckenzie RD · Structure no. 3000275

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200W over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200W
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.28 N of W Mckenzie RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80252, -85.84021
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2022)
Projected traffic6,030 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200W over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.