US Bridges

CR 310N over Little Vermillion River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 250 N · Structure no. 8300045

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 310N over Little Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 310N over Little Vermillion River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 310N
CrossesLittle Vermillion River
Location00.10 N of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9262, -87.52591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic169 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 310N over Little Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 310N over Little Vermillion River 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 310N over Little Vermillion River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 310N over Little Vermillion River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 310N over Little Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.