CR 700E over Eel River
PoorKosciusko County, Indiana · 01.30 N CR 1300 S · Structure no. 4300057
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700E over Eel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700E over Eel River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 700E over Eel River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700E over Eel River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700E over Eel River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700E over Eel River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700E over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.