US Bridges

CR 1100E over Yellow River

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.50 S CR 150 S · Structure no. 7500089

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100E over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1100E over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesYellow River
Location00.50 S CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27324, -86.4858
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic275 by 2036
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 1100E over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100E over Yellow River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100E over Yellow River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100E over Yellow River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.