CR 700W over Little Blue River
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 52 · Structure no. 7000110
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700W over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 700W over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 700W over Little Blue River 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 700W over Little Blue River carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700W over Little Blue River?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700W over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.