US Bridges

CR 1050 South over Wabash River

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 50 W · Structure no. 0100150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 South over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 South over Wabash River in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1050 South
CrossesWabash River
Location0.10 Miles E of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 1050
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59195, -84.9414
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2022)
Projected traffic876 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1050 South over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 South over Wabash River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 South over Wabash River carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 South over Wabash River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 South over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.