CR 400S over Simpson Creek
PoorJay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles East of CR 850 · Structure no. 3800029
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400S over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400S over Simpson Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400S over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400S over Simpson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400S over Simpson Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 400S over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400S over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.