CR 50 East over Deer Creek
GoodCass County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 0900108
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 East over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 East over Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 East over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CR 50 East over Deer Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 50 East over Deer Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 East over Deer Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 East over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.