US Bridges

CR 400W over CSX RR

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 150 N · Structure no. 2100079

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400W over CSX RR in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.30 S of CR 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65901, -85.21466
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400W over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over CSX RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.