US Bridges

CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 900 S · Structure no. 9000160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61442, -85.08855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 East over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over Three Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.