US Bridges

CR 400 South over Majenica Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3500030

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Majenica Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 South over Majenica Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesMajenica Creek
Location0.2 MI E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77055, -85.54331
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 400 South over Majenica Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 400 South over Majenica Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Majenica Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Majenica Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Majenica Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.