US Bridges

CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI S CR 300 S · Structure no. 3400091

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 6 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1400 E
CrossesHarper Ditch
Location0.3 MI S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43168, -85.86235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic182 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400 E over Harper Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.