US Bridges

CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 4100625

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,022 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesRandsell Ditch
Location0.10 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58244, -85.98817
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2022)
Projected traffic5,022 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Randsell 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 Randsell Ditch carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Randsell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.