US Bridges

CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.4 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 3500044

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
522 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 East
CrossesHuntington Reservoir
Location0.4 MI S of US 224
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83282, -85.41238
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir 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 Huntington Reservoir carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir?

The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 East over Huntington Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.