US Bridges

CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.16 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 4000049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1220N
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.16 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1637, -85.46223
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1220N over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.