US Bridges

CR 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 S of US 136 · Structure no. 5400068

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.10 S of US 136
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06744, -86.97944
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Branch of Sugar 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 April 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.