US Bridges

CR 400 N over Sugar Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.5 MI E CR 1100 E · Structure no. 3400082

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 N over Sugar Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5 MI E CR 1100 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53622, -85.90913
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2018)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 400 N over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 N over Sugar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over Sugar Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.