US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Iroquois River

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.25 Miles N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 3700076

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000 West over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.25 Miles N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0306, -87.23786
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2022)
Projected traffic258 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 1000 West over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 1000 West over Iroquois River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Iroquois River carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Iroquois River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.