US Bridges

CR 400E over White River

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 N SR 32 · Structure no. 4800100

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400E over White River in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400E
CrossesWhite River
Location00.50 N SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11964, -85.59515
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 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 400E over White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over White River 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 400E over White River carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over White River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.