US Bridges

CR 400W over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.27 S of US 52 · Structure no. 7900072

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,004
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400W over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.27 S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46362, -86.9803
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2021)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 400W over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Indian Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Indian Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.