US Bridges

CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 6700021

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100N
CrossesBranch of N. Ramp Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82063, -86.82928
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100N over Branch of N. Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.