US Bridges

CR 450 S over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 2600082

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 S over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 S over Sand Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 S
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28925, -87.49936
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450 S over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 S over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 S over Sand Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.