US Bridges

CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 500 N · Structure no. 8300046

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesBr Big Vermillion River
Location00.30 W of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96454, -87.49431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2017)
Projected traffic407 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Br Big Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.