US Bridges

US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.07 E SR 75 · Structure no. 013750

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesMchaffie Branch
Location00.07 E SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62796, -86.66911
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2021)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over Mchaffie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.