US Bridges

CR 700E over Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Jay County, Indiana · 0.8 Miles North of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800190

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 700E over Wabash River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesWabash River
Location0.8 Miles North of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56816, -84.84857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic341 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Wabash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Wabash River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Wabash River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.