US Bridges

CR 450N over Solomon Creek

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.38 W of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 5700024

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450N over Solomon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 450N over Solomon Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 450N
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location00.38 W of Jefferson ST
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41748, -85.60294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450N over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450N over Solomon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450N over Solomon Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 450N over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450N over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.