US Bridges

CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.90 S CR 1275 N · Structure no. 6400077

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesBranch of Kemper Ditch
Location00.90 S CR 1275 N
RouteCity Street 81
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60505, -86.93197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2018)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1950, making it 75 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 2,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Branch of Kemper Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.