US Bridges

CR 200 W over Eel River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 8500090

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 W over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 W over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 W
CrossesEel River
Location00.10 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97316, -85.83308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2021)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 200 W over Eel River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 200 W over Eel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 W over Eel River carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 W over Eel River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 W over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.