US Bridges

CR 400 W over I-70

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 05.75 W SR 9 · Structure no. 042830

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 W over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesI-70
Location05.75 W SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81968, -85.87823
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2019)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 W over I-70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 400 W over I-70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 W over I-70 carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over I-70?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.