US Bridges

CR 700W over Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Division RD · Structure no. 7900060

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
939 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2044. The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesWabash River
Location00.30 S of Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41206, -87.03615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length939 ft (286.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2022)
Projected traffic2,027 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 700W over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Wabash River carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Wabash River?

The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.