CR 700 S over Turner Ditch
FairNewton County, Indiana · 0.3 MI W CR 650 E · Structure no. 5600092
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 S over Turner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 S over Turner Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 111 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S over Turner Ditch built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is CR 700 S over Turner Ditch 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 700 S over Turner Ditch carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 S over Turner Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 S over Turner Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.