US Bridges

CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.18 E of CR 60 S · Structure no. 4000083

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 20W
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.18 E of CR 60 S
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97645, -85.61999
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2021)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2041
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20W 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 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.