US Bridges

CR 400W over Natural Drain

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 1100289

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Natural Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400W over Natural Drain in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 22 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesNatural Drain
Location00.10 N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21377, -87.18476
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 400W over Natural Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 400W over Natural Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Natural Drain carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Natural Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Natural Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.