US Bridges

CR 1200E over Conrail RR

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 S of CR 1000 S · Structure no. 6100248

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200E over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200E over Conrail RR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1200E
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.90 S of CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60671, -87.01304
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200E over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200E over Conrail RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200E over Conrail RR carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200E over Conrail RR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200E over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.