US Bridges

CR 700 N over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 8500060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 N over Squirrel Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700 N over Squirrel Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 N
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location00.40 W of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92806, -85.93253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 700 N over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 N over Squirrel 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 May 2024.

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

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 N over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 N over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.