US Bridges

CR 400W over Shiloh Drain

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.50 N Division RD · Structure no. 1900206

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
758
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Shiloh Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400W over Shiloh Drain in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesShiloh Drain
Location01.50 N Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40011, -86.97984
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2012)
Projected traffic812 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400W over Shiloh Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Shiloh 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 February 2024.

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

About 758 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Shiloh Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Shiloh Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.