CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 1100172
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700S over Lafferty Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.