US Bridges

CR 700W over Weltzin Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.14 S of CR 850 S · Structure no. 6600038

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Weltzin Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 700W over Weltzin Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesWeltzin Ditch
Location00.14 S of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93195, -86.73801
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 700W over Weltzin Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Weltzin 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 700W over Weltzin Ditch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Weltzin Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Weltzin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.