CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch
FairJay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles South of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800034
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch in Jay 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400E over Cs Simpson 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400E over Cs Simpson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.