US Bridges

CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.65 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 7400076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450W
CrossesSweezer Ditch
Location00.65 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99799, -87.1409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Sweezer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.