US Bridges

CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.5 MI E CR 350 W · Structure no. 5600111

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1400 S
CrossesDitch Adj Conrail RR
Location0.5 MI E CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79469, -87.44943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
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 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400 S over Ditch Adj Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.