US Bridges

CR 450 East over Eel River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 75 N · Structure no. 0900069

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 East over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 East over Eel River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2043. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 East
CrossesEel River
Location00.50 S of CR 75 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76786, -86.29037
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2023)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 450 East over Eel River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 450 East over Eel River 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 450 East over Eel River carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 East over Eel River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 East over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.