US Bridges

CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 04.14 N SR 18 · Structure no. 039820

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location04.14 N SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61012, -85.53672
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic881 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.