CR 200 SOUTH
Carrying CR 200 SOUTH over LITTLE ELKHART RIVER
00.10 E OF CR 900W, LaGrange, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 200 SOUTH
The CR 200 SOUTH bridge in LaGrange, Indiana carries CR 200 SOUTH over LITTLE ELKHART RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,525 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 200 SOUTH compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,525 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4400061
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
CR 200 SOUTH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 200 SOUTH against other structures in LaGrange and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 200 SOUTH?
CR 200 SOUTH in LaGrange, Indiana has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 200 SOUTH inspected?
CR 200 SOUTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,525 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 200 SOUTH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 200 SOUTH?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 200 SOUTH.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 200 SOUTH?
CR 200 SOUTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 200 SOUTH and does age affect safety?
CR 200 SOUTH was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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