US Bridges

CR 400 West over Scheery Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles N of US 224 · Structure no. 0100133

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 West over Scheery Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 West over Scheery Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400 West
CrossesScheery Ditch
Location0.40 Miles N of US 224
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83618, -85.01508
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 400 West over Scheery Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 West over Scheery 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 Scheery Ditch carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 West over Scheery Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 West over Scheery Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.