CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River
FairNoble County, Indiana · 00.79 N of Grand Army of · Structure no. 5700036
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 105 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River 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 450W over N Branch Elkhart River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450W over N Branch Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.