US Bridges

CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 1900058

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,810
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,276 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesBranch of Ell Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 500 S
RouteCity Street 23
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30877, -86.97952
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2012)
Projected traffic3,276 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Branch of Ell Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Branch of Ell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.