US Bridges

CR 700 N over I-74

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 06.68 W US 421 · Structure no. 045010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 N over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 N over I-74 in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 700 N
CrossesI-74
Location06.68 W US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43763, -85.59325
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 N over I-74 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 700 N over I-74 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 N over I-74 carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 N over I-74?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 N over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.