US Bridges

CR 700W over Flint Run

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.17 N of CR 650 S · Structure no. 7900053

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Flint Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Flint Run in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesFlint Run
Location00.17 N of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32555, -87.03688
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2021)
Projected traffic563 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Flint Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Flint Run 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 700W over Flint Run carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Flint Run?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Flint Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.