US Bridges

CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 750 N · Structure no. 2300130

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70W
CrossesBig Shawnee Creek
Location00.70 N of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24666, -87.27411
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 70W over Big Shawnee 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 Big Shawnee Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70W over Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.