US Bridges

CR 400N over Wolf Run

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 600 W · Structure no. 4600176

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Wolf Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400N over Wolf Run in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesWolf Run
Location00.50 W CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66545, -86.82605
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2042
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 400N over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Wolf Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Wolf Run carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Wolf Run?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.