US Bridges

CR 700N over Little Mississinewa

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.46 MI W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 6800048

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Little Mississinewa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 700N over Little Mississinewa in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700N
CrossesLittle Mississinewa
Location00.46 MI W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26614, -84.83297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2040
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700N over Little Mississinewa built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Little Mississinewa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Little Mississinewa carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Little Mississinewa?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Little Mississinewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.