CR 400 West over Howell Ditch
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 7300204
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400 West over Howell Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 West over Howell Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400 West over Howell Ditch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400 West over Howell 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 400 West over Howell Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 400 West over Howell Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400 West over Howell Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.