US Bridges

CR 400 E over I-70

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 02.28 E SR 103 · Structure no. 043170

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 E over I-70 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 E over I-70 in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 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 E
CrossesI-70
Location02.28 E SR 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85294, -85.31036
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 400 E 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 E over I-70 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 E over I-70?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 E over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.