US Bridges

CR 700 South over Iroquois River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles W of CR 800 W · Structure no. 3700054

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.30 Miles W of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91182, -87.1977
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2022)
Projected traffic942 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 South over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Iroquois River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Iroquois River carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Iroquois River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.