US Bridges

CR 700 N over Sand Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E of SR-7 · Structure no. 4000214

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 N over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 N over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700 N
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.10 MI E of SR-7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08496, -85.72049
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 700 N over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 N over Sand Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 N over Sand Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 N over Sand Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 N over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.