FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 100 NORTH

Carrying CR 100 NORTH over ROCK CREEK

00.50 W OF CR 400 W, Wells, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 100 NORTH

The CR 100 NORTH bridge in Wells, Indiana carries CR 100 NORTH over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 100 NORTH compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Indiana bridges
155
Bridges in Wells · 9 in Poor condition
CR 100 NORTH 25.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Last Reconstructed
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9000080

How to read this record

CR 100 NORTH 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 100 NORTH against other structures in Wells 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 100 NORTH?

CR 100 NORTH in Wells, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 100 NORTH inspected?

CR 100 NORTH'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 250 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 100 NORTH 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 100 NORTH?

CR 100 NORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 100 NORTH?

CR 100 NORTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 100 NORTH and does age affect safety?

CR 100 NORTH was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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