US Bridges

CR 100E over Conrail RR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Albin Pond RD · Structure no. 6700222

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100E over Conrail RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 118 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100E
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.10 N of Albin Pond RD
RouteCity Street 55
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66063, -86.83158
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100E over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 100E over Conrail RR 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 100E over Conrail RR carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Conrail RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.