US Bridges

CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.60 Mi. E. of I-74 · Structure no. 7300039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesHawkins Ditch
Location00.60 Mi. E. of I-74
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58404, -85.81415
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 400N over Hawkins Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Hawkins Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.