US Bridges

US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.86 W SR 57 · Structure no. 018314

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD in Daviess 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,678 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesInd Southern RR Ser RD
Location02.86 W SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64353, -87.22975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2004)
Projected traffic4,678 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD built?

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

What condition is US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Ind Southern RR Ser RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.