FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 450W

Carrying CR 450W over GARRETT CREEK

00.14 S of CR 440 S, Spencer, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CR 450W

The CR 450W bridge in Spencer, Indiana carries CR 450W over GARRETT CREEK. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How CR 450W compares

241
Bridges in Spencer · 3 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.5 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1915
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7400008

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

CR 450W is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 450W against other structures in Spencer 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 450W?

CR 450W in Spencer, Indiana, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 450W inspected?

CR 450W'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CR 450W?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 450W.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 450W?

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

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

CR 450W was built in 1915, making it 111 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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