US Bridges

CR 400N over Jain Ditch

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.50 E CR 800 E · Structure no. 7500004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Jain Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400N over Jain Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesJain Ditch
Location00.50 E CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36049, -86.53389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Jain Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Jain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Jain Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Jain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.