CR 400S over Sugar Creek
PoorHancock County, Indiana · 00.14 W of 400 W · Structure no. 3000425
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400S over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400S over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 400S over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400S over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400S over Sugar Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 400S over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400S over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.