US Bridges

CR 1200 East over Yellow River

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.50 N CR 250 S · Structure no. 7500104

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 East over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200 East over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1200 East
CrossesYellow River
Location00.50 N CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2715, -86.46655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 1200 East over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 East 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 1200 East over Yellow River carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 East over Yellow River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 East over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.