CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel
FairPosted for loadLaGrange County, Indiana · 00.05 W of CR 150E · Structure no. 4400025
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel 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 Westler/Witmer Channel carry?
About 1,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 South over Westler/Witmer Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.