US Bridges

CR 700W over Pipe Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 700 N · Structure no. 4800067

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.20 N CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21001, -85.80487
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 700W over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Pipe Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Pipe Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.