US Bridges

CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.40 S CR 300 S · Structure no. 4800108

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesFoster Branch Creek
Location00.40 S CR 300 S
RouteCity Street 663
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05546, -85.74916
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2023)
Projected traffic791 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Foster Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Foster Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.