US Bridges

CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.00 N CR 150 W · Structure no. 4600166

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location00.00 N CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54687, -86.73016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2024)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek 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 Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.