US Bridges

CR 700E over Fish Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 7600020

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700E over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.60 Miles S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53583, -84.85465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2021)
Projected traffic319 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 700E over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 700E over Fish Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Fish Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Fish Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.