US Bridges

CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.76 E US 421 · Structure no. 049310

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,013 by 2030. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch
Location01.76 E US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66538, -86.86396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2020)
Projected traffic15,013 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.