US Bridges

CR 400 South over Bogus Run

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 39 · Structure no. 7500042

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Bogus Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 South over Bogus Run in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesBogus Run
Location00.20 W of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.244, -86.74066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic775 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 400 South over Bogus Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Bogus Run 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 400 South over Bogus Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Bogus Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Bogus Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.