US Bridges

CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 400 W · Structure no. 4600005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR in LaPorte 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesEast Branch of Trail CR
Location00.50 W CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70853, -86.78207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
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 700N over East Branch of Trail CR built?

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

What condition is CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over East Branch of Trail CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.