US Bridges

CR 200E over Norton Creek

Poor

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 900 S · Structure no. 8300023

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200E over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200E
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.60 S of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74509, -87.42651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 200E over Norton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Norton Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.