US Bridges

CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.50 S. of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 0900112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesDeer Creek-S Channel
Location00.50 S. of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59733, -86.2988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Deer Creek-S Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.