US Bridges

CR 400W over Ramp Run

Poor

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 3200080

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Ramp Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 400W over Ramp Run in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesRamp Run
Location00.05 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78929, -86.59526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400W over Ramp Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Ramp Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Ramp Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Ramp Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Ramp Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.