US Bridges

CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.45 N of CR 425 S · Structure no. 0600233

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.45 N of CR 425 S
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98402, -86.60087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 700W over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.