US Bridges

CR 700W over Jay Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.09 S of 400 N · Structure no. 3006727

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Jay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Jay Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,430 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesJay Ditch
Location00.09 S of 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84041, -85.93457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,670 (2022)
Projected traffic8,430 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 700W over Jay Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Jay Ditch 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 700W over Jay Ditch carry?

About 4,670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Jay Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Jay Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.