US Bridges

CR 400S over Conneley Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 E of River RD · Structure no. 1100182

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Conneley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400S over Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesConneley Ditch
Location00.10 E of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32832, -87.08636
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Conneley Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Conneley Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.