CR 700W over Brooks Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles South of CR 200 · Structure no. 3800129
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700W over Brooks Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700W over Brooks Creek in Jay 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700W over Brooks Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700W over Brooks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700W over Brooks Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 700W over Brooks Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700W over Brooks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.