US Bridges

CR 700 East over Yellow River

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 8 · Structure no. 7500017

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over Yellow River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700 East over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesYellow River
Location00.10 N SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28997, -86.56294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2016)
Projected traffic768 by 2036
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 700 East over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over Yellow River carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over Yellow River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.