US Bridges

CR 700 South over Bogus Run

Poor

Starke County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7500038

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Bogus Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 700 South over Bogus Run in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesBogus Run
Location00.20 E of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20089, -86.73178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 South over Bogus Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Bogus Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Bogus Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Bogus Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Bogus Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.