US Bridges

CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.19 N of CR 485 N · Structure no. 4000042

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450E
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.19 N of CR 485 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06055, -85.52775
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.