US Bridges

CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 1300 S · Structure no. 1600008

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 700W
CrossesWyaloosing Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 1300 S
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13937, -85.61213
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$186,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Wyaloosing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.