US Bridges

CR 400 W over Fairview Creek

Poor

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.50 N of State RD 124 · Structure no. 8500600

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Fairview Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 W over Fairview Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesFairview Creek
Location00.50 N of State RD 124
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74612, -85.86686
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic340 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 W over Fairview Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Fairview Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Fairview Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.