US Bridges

CR 440 West over Eel River

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 5200050

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 West over Eel River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 440 West over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440 West
CrossesEel River
Location0.20 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81413, -86.15683
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 440 West over Eel River built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 440 West over Eel River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 440 West over Eel River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 440 West over Eel River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 West over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.