CR 400 North over Foremans Branch
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 300 E · Structure no. 7300023
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400 North over Foremans Branch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 400 North over Foremans Branch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, 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 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400 North over Foremans Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400 North over Foremans Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400 North over Foremans Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 400 North over Foremans Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400 North over Foremans Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.