US Bridges

CR 700N over Sugar Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.45 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 7900106

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700N over Sugar Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 years old, older 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.45 E of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51874, -86.7057
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2021)
Projected traffic129 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700N over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 700N over Sugar Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Sugar Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.