US Bridges

CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.38 S of CR 1125 S · Structure no. 4000101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesS. Fk Muscatatuck River
Location00.38 S of CR 1125 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81446, -85.75821
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over S. Fk Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.