US Bridges

CR 400S over Prairie Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 E Pendleton Ave · Structure no. 4800098

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,217
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400S over Prairie Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400S
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.20 E Pendleton Ave
RouteCity Street 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04682, -85.71377
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2023)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 400S over Prairie Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.