US Bridges

CR 100E over Hunter Drain

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 9000094

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Hunter Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100E over Hunter Drain in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100E
CrossesHunter Drain
Location00.20 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87714, -85.20422
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2022)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$160,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100E over Hunter Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over Hunter Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Hunter Drain carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Hunter Drain?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Hunter Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.