US Bridges

CR 450 South over Smith Ditch

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Range Road · Structure no. 7500092

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 South over Smith Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 450 South over Smith Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 450 South
CrossesSmith Ditch
Location00.20 W of Range Road
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2372, -86.70387
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 450 South over Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 South over Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 South over Smith Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 South over Smith Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 South over Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.