US Bridges

CR 700E over Deer Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 0900109

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, older 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.15 S of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6034, -86.24133
Functional classRural Major 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 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
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 700E over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 700E over Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Deer Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Deer Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.