US Bridges

CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.45 W of CR 1000W · Structure no. 4400102

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesRowe-Eden Ditch
Location00.45 W of CR 1000W
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58426, -85.6256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch 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 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.