US Bridges

CR 400N over Sugar Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.01 Mi. W. of London RD · Structure no. 7300195

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 400N over Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2039. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.01 Mi. W. of London RD
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58263, -85.92162
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.