US Bridges

CR 400E over CSX RR

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.85 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 5700097

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 400E over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 400E over CSX RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.85 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38331, -85.34764
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400E over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over CSX RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400E over CSX RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over CSX RR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over CSX RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.