US Bridges

CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 2600360

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesBranch of Mcgary Ditch
Location00.20 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24413, -87.64275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic740 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Branch of Mcgary Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.