US Bridges

CR 100E over Little Monon Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.16 S Monon RD · Structure no. 9100079

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Little Monon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 100E over Little Monon Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesLittle Monon Creek
Location00.16 S Monon RD
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84554, -86.85291
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 100E over Little Monon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 100E over Little Monon Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Little Monon Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Little Monon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Little Monon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.