US Bridges

CR 700 East over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.04 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 1800129

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 East over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesWhite River
Location00.04 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16471, -85.25397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 East over White River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over White River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over White River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over White River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.