US Bridges

CR 400N over Jay Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.10 E of N 700 W · Structure no. 3000717

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Jay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400N over Jay Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesJay Ditch
Location00.10 E of N 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84178, -85.93264
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 400N over Jay Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Jay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Jay Ditch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Jay Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Jay Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.