CR 700 South over Patoka River
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 325 E · Structure no. 5900065
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 South over Patoka River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 700 South over Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 140 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 700 South over Patoka River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700 South over Patoka River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 South over Patoka River?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 South over Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.