US Bridges

CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 0 N/S · Structure no. 1200131

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 West
CrossesHeavilon Ditch
Location0.40 N of CR 0 N/S
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29197, -86.58997
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic733 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 West over Heavilon Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 West over Heavilon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.