US Bridges

CR 400S over Travis Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.40 W CR 150 E · Structure no. 4600020

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Travis Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400S over Travis Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 79 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesTravis Ditch
Location00.40 W CR 150 E
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54694, -86.6769
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 400S over Travis Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 400S over Travis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Travis Ditch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Travis Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Travis Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.