CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Indiana · 00.80 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 6700182
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 120 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek 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 450S over Br of Mill Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450S over Br of Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.