US Bridges

CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 625 W · Structure no. 3200228

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesBranch of Higgins Drain
Location00.50 E of CR 625 W
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79037, -86.62809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic675 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Branch of Higgins Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.