US Bridges

CR 100E over Swain Drain

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 375 E · Structure no. 3200210

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Swain Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100E over Swain Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesSwain Drain
Location00.10 S of CR 375 E
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81097, -86.50536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2020)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 100E over Swain Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over Swain Drain 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 100E over Swain Drain carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Swain Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Swain Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.