US Bridges

CR 700E over Hinen Drain

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 900 S · Structure no. 9200060

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Hinen Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 700E over Hinen Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesHinen Drain
Location00.10 N CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03595, -85.35519
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Hinen Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Hinen Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Hinen Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Hinen Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Hinen Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.