US Bridges

CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 250 E · Structure no. 7000170

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesMiddle Br of Clifty CR
Location00.70 E of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45308, -85.38133
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Middle Br of Clifty CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.