US Bridges

CR 400W over Cornell Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 S CR 600 S · Structure no. 6400100

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Cornell Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400W over Cornell Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesCornell Ditch
Location00.30 S CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34201, -87.14286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Cornell Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 400W over Cornell Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Cornell Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Cornell Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Cornell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.