US Bridges

CR 400E over Conrail RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Albin Pond RD · Structure no. 6700223

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400E over Conrail RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.01 N of Albin Pond RD
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67343, -86.77847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400E over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Conrail RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.