US Bridges

CR 400 South over Rider Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.03 W of CR 900 E · Structure no. 3600092

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Rider Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 South over Rider Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesRider Ditch
Location0.03 W of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82224, -85.87094
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rider Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Rider 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Rider Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Rider Ditch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Rider Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.