US Bridges

CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.77 N SR 43 · Structure no. 037840

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 42,476 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2030. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100W
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sbl
Location04.77 N SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54862, -86.92498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,476 (2021)
Projected traffic882 by 2030
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl carry?

About 42,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over I-65 Nb/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.