FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 450S

Carrying CR 450S over FLAT CREEK

01.60 E SR 162, Dubois, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 450S

The CR 450S bridge in Dubois, Indiana carries CR 450S over FLAT CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 450S compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Indiana bridges
214
Bridges in Dubois · 7 in Poor condition
CR 450S 23.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.4
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1900078

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 450S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 450S against other structures in Dubois and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 450S?

CR 450S in Dubois, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 450S inspected?

CR 450S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 450S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 450S?

CR 450S has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 450S?

CR 450S is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 450S and does age affect safety?

CR 450S was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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