US Bridges

CR 450W over Chessie System RR

FairClosed to traffic

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.38 S of 400 S · Structure no. 3000723

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Chessie System RR is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 450W over Chessie System RR in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450W
CrossesChessie System RR
Location00.38 S of 400 S
RouteCity Street 255
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72206, -85.88582
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$862,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Chessie System RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Chessie System RR 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 450W over Chessie System RR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Chessie System RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Chessie System RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.