US Bridges

CR 100W over Pipe Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 S Washington ST · Structure no. 4800035

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,552
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Pipe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,614 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.20 S Washington ST
RouteCity Street 489
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26042, -85.69027
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2023)
Projected traffic3,614 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 100W over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Pipe Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over Pipe Creek carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.