US Bridges

SR 450 over Indiana RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 10.84 W SR 158 · Structure no. 032710

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 450 over Indiana RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 450 over Indiana RR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 450
CrossesIndiana RR
Location10.84 W SR 158
RouteState Highway 450
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80396, -86.67748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2004)
Projected traffic683 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 450 over Indiana RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 450 over Indiana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 450 over Indiana RR carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 450 over Indiana RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 450 over Indiana RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.