US Bridges

CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 N 1275 N · Structure no. 6400076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesBranch of Kemper Ditch
Location00.30 N 1275 N
RouteCity Street 81
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6219, -86.93228
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2018)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Branch of Kemper 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.