US Bridges

US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.37 S US 30 · Structure no. 032460

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,124
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 4,124 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesCfe RR Bailey RD Road
Location00.37 S US 30
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42845, -86.89124
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,124 (2022)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road carry?

About 4,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Cfe RR Bailey RD Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.