US Bridges

CR 700 North over Eel River

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 500 E · Structure no. 5200040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 North over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesEel River
Location0.10 S of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87163, -85.98084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Eel River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Eel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 North over Eel River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Eel River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.