CR 450N over Bear Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 250 W · Structure no. 2300095
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450N over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450N over Bear Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 115 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450N over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is CR 450N over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450N over Bear Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 450N over Bear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450N over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.