CR 700 W over Unger Ditch
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Cooper RD · Structure no. 8500585
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 W over Unger Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700 W over Unger Ditch in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700 W over Unger Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700 W over Unger Ditch 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 W over Unger Ditch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 W over Unger Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 W over Unger Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.