CR 700N over Lows Branch
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 6800047
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700N over Lows Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700N over Lows Branch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 700N over Lows Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700N over Lows Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700N over Lows Branch carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 700N over Lows Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700N over Lows Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.