US Bridges

CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 1350 S · Structure no. 1100272

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal is a steel other carrying CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesBr Wabash & Erie Canal
Location00.20 N CR 1350 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19485, -87.18464
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Br Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.