US Bridges

CR 450W over Bear Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.60 MI S CR 800 N · Structure no. 6800035

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 450W over Bear Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, 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 0 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450W
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.60 MI S CR 800 N
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27097, -85.06464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450W over Bear Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 450W over Bear Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.