US Bridges

CR 700 North over Clear Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.6 MI W of Clear Creek R · Structure no. 3500061

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700 North over Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Clear Creek R
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93121, -85.53367
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic268 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 North over Clear Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Clear Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.