US Bridges

CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 0.7 MI E CR 600 W · Structure no. 5600018

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
717
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesLawler Ditch
Location0.7 MI E CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05754, -87.4924
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2024)
Projected traffic949 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 400 N over Lawler Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch 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 400 N over Lawler Ditch carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over Lawler Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.