US Bridges

CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Harbison RD · Structure no. 6100103

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2038. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1170E
CrossesCecil M Harden Lake
Location00.60 S of Harbison RD
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77895, -87.0151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2018)
Projected traffic466 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1170E over Cecil M Harden Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.