US Bridges

CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.8 MI E of US 24 · Structure no. 3500077

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 North
CrossesAboite Creek
Location0.8 MI E of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98975, -85.35008
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1100 North over Aboite Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek 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 1100 North over Aboite Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 North over Aboite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.