US Bridges

CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 04.55 S SR 257 · Structure no. 080212

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 550S
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location04.55 S SR 257
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57586, -87.20092
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.