CR 700E over Little Kankakee River
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.60 S CR 400 S · Structure no. 4600026
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700E over Little Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700E over Little Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 700E over Little Kankakee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700E over Little Kankakee River carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700E over Little Kankakee River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700E over Little Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.