US Bridges

CR 100W over White River

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.80 MI S of CR 250 N · Structure no. 6800022

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over White River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100W over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesWhite River
Location00.80 MI S of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18974, -84.99529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic173 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100W over White River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over White River carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over White River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.