US Bridges

CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 0100044

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 West
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location0.30 Miles S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81153, -85.01466
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2022)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2042
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 400 West over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 West over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.