CR 700 W over Eel River
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of ST RD 16 · Structure no. 8500745
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 W over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 W over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700 W over Eel River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700 W over Eel River 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 Eel River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 W over Eel River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 W over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.