US Bridges

CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 W Long LN · Structure no. 4600095

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1400S
CrossesHanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch
Location00.50 W Long LN
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40435, -86.76564
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg 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 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.