CR 400N over Franks Drain
GoodJay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles West of CR 700 · Structure no. 3800181
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400N over Franks Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400N over Franks Drain in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400N over Franks Drain built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400N over Franks Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 400N over Franks Drain carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 400N over Franks Drain?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400N over Franks Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.