CR 70W over Mill Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 2300009
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 70W over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 70W over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 70W over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 70W over Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 70W over Mill Creek carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 70W over Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 70W over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.