US Bridges

CR 200N over Ramp Run

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 W of CR 425 W · Structure no. 3200068

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Ramp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200N over Ramp Run in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesRamp Run
Location00.05 W of CR 425 W
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79032, -86.60114
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic875 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Ramp Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 200N over Ramp Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Ramp Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Ramp Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Ramp Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.