US Bridges

CR 1100S over Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 250 E · Structure no. 8300015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Norton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100S over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72446, -87.42248
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2017)
Projected traffic508 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Norton Creek 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 1100S over Norton Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Norton Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.