CR 400W over Bear Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of CR 400 W · Structure no. 2300104
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 473
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400W over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400W over Bear Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400W over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400W over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400W over Bear Creek carry?
About 473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 400W over Bear Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400W over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.