CR 450W over Lake Drain
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 00.51 S of CR 600 N · Structure no. 7400074
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450W over Lake Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450W over Lake Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450W over Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450W over Lake Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450W over Lake Drain carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 450W over Lake Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450W over Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.