US Bridges

CR 700N over Bush Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.34 MI E of SR 1 · Structure no. 6800004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Bush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700N over Bush Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesBush Creek
Location00.34 MI E of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26435, -85.14153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2016)
Projected traffic288 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 700N over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Bush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Bush Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Bush Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.