CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River
FairLaGrange County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 200W · Structure no. 4400023
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart 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 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 South over N. Branch Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.