US Bridges

CR 700E over Hayes Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 1150 N · Structure no. 1400017

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Hayes Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over Hayes Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesHayes Ditch
Location00.25 N of CR 1150 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82631, -87.03721
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2013)
Projected traffic551 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 700E over Hayes Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 700E over Hayes Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Hayes Ditch carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Hayes Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Hayes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.