US Bridges

CR 450N over Goose Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 925 E · Structure no. 0900045

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450N over Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 450N over Goose Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450N
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.01 E of CR 925 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82983, -86.19978
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
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 450N over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450N over Goose 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450N over Goose Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450N over Goose Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450N over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.