US Bridges

CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 450 E · Structure no. 0100158

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesPj Bryan Ditch
Location0.10 Miles E of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 700
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64451, -84.84655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic357 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Pj Bryan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.