US Bridges

CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.25 E of CR 750 E · Structure no. 4100157

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 E of CR 750 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58247, -85.95218
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2022)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.