US Bridges

CR 200 East over Little Wabash River

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 1.0 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 3500039

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 East over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 East over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 East
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location1.0 MI S of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89853, -85.4131
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 East over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 East over Little Wabash River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 East over Little Wabash River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 East over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 East over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.