US Bridges

CR 400 E over Lagro Creek

Poor

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 8500290

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 E over Lagro Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 E over Lagro Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 E
CrossesLagro Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85233, -85.71846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 E over Lagro Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 E over Lagro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 E over Lagro Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 E over Lagro Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 E over Lagro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.