US Bridges

CR 1100 South over Cider Fork

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 W of CR 750 E · Structure no. 5900115

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 South over Cider Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100 South over Cider Fork in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1100 South
CrossesCider Fork
Location0.05 W of CR 750 E
RouteCounty Highway 320
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39429, -86.31844
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1100 South over Cider Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 South over Cider Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100 South over Cider Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 South over Cider Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 South over Cider Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.