US Bridges

CR 700 North over Cripe Run

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.30 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200024

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
896
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Cripe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 North over Cripe Run in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesCripe Run
Location0.30 E of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38797, -86.58119
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2021)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North over Cripe Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 700 North over Cripe Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 North over Cripe Run carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Cripe Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Cripe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.