US Bridges

CR 400 E over I-70

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 02.26 E SR 9 · Structure no. 042890

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 E over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 E over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 years old, older 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2029. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 400 E
CrossesI-70
Location02.26 E SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82317, -85.72761
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2010)
Projected traffic960 by 2029
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 E over I-70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

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

About 578 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 E over I-70?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 E over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.