CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.50 S of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100091
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 N Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700E over N Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.