US Bridges

CR 700W over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.14 S of Division RD · Structure no. 7900172

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Indian Creek 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 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.14 S of Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41445, -87.03616
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 700W over Indian 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 700W over Indian Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.