US Bridges

CR 700N over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.13 E of N Meridian RD · Structure no. 3000015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700N over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.13 E of N Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88628, -85.803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 700N over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Sugar Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Sugar Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.