US Bridges

CR 700 W over I-70

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 05.47 E I-465 · Structure no. 042791

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 W over I-70 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 700 W over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,919 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,894 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 W
CrossesI-70
Location05.47 E I-465
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81306, -85.9341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,919 (2022)
Projected traffic4,894 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W over I-70 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 W over I-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 W over I-70 carry?

About 3,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 W over I-70?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 W over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.