US Bridges

CR 100S over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.84 E of 400 W · Structure no. 3000737

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 100S over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100S
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.84 E of 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7717, -85.8617
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2022)
Projected traffic2,510 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 100S over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100S 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 100S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.