US Bridges

CR 400 S over I-65

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 04.43 N SR 252 · Structure no. 035730

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 S over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 S over I-65 in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 S
CrossesI-65
Location04.43 N SR 252
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41986, -85.96685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 S over I-65 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 S over I-65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 S over I-65 carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 S over I-65?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 S over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.