US Bridges

CR 400W over Little Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.56 S of CR 950 S · Structure no. 7900125

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Little Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400W over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesLittle Wea Creek
Location00.56 S of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27256, -86.98008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2022)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Little Wea 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 Little Wea Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Little Wea Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Little Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.