US Bridges

CR 100 South over Iroquois River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.00 Miles E of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 3700059

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 South over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 South over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 100 South
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.00 Miles E of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99821, -87.23788
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 100 South over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 South over Iroquois 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 South over Iroquois River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 South over Iroquois River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 South over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.