CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 100 S · Structure no. 6700092
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450W over Branch of Little Walnut?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.