US Bridges

CR 400 East over Field Runoff

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 0900126

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 East over Field Runoff is a steel culvert carrying CR 400 East over Field Runoff 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 East
CrossesField Runoff
Location00.60 S of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59618, -86.29881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 East over Field Runoff built?

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

What condition is CR 400 East over Field Runoff 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 East over Field Runoff carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 East over Field Runoff?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 East over Field Runoff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.