US Bridges

CR 400 W over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.00 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 8500265

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 W over Paw Paw Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 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 W
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location01.00 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89746, -85.8692
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 W over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 W 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 W over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.