US Bridges

CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 0100035

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 550 North
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location0.60 Miles E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 550
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82455, -84.98486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 550 North over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 North over Holthouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 North over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.