US Bridges

CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.37 S SR 127 · Structure no. 040910

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb Ramp
Location00.37 S SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70107, -85.00438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over I-69 Nb/Sb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.