CR 550N over Big Slough
GoodPosted for loadBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.34 E of US 31 · Structure no. 0300129
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550N over Big Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550N over Big Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,570 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550N over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550N over Big Slough 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 550N over Big Slough carry?
About 8,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 550N over Big Slough?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550N over Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.