US Bridges

CR 700 N over I-69

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 01.03 N SR 28 · Structure no. 039500

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 N over I-69 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 N over I-69 in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2029. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700 N
CrossesI-69
Location01.03 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29147, -85.55822
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2004)
Projected traffic358 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-69 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 700 N over I-69 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 N over I-69 carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 N over I-69?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 N over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.