CR 400E
Carrying CR 400E over CSX RR
00.85 S OF CR 300 N, Noble, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 400E
The CR 400E bridge in Noble, Indiana carries CR 400E over CSX RR. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 270 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 400E compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1906
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.0 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5700068
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CR 400E is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 400E against other structures in Noble and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 400E?
CR 400E in Noble, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 400E inspected?
CR 400E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 400E is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 400E?
CR 400E has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 400E?
CR 400E is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is CR 400E and does age affect safety?
CR 400E was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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