US Bridges

CR 400 West over Fawn River

FairPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 4400015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 West over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400 West over Fawn River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 West
CrossesFawn River
Location00.80 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7563, -85.50586
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 West over Fawn River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 West over Fawn River 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 400 West over Fawn River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 West over Fawn River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 West over Fawn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.