US Bridges

CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 800 W · Structure no. 8500200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88188, -85.93669
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 N over Paw Paw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.