US Bridges

US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.05 W SR 56/350 · Structure no. 018760

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 years old, older 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 21,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,123 by 2038. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesCSX RR & 2 Streets
Location01.05 W SR 56/350
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0522, -84.92058
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,622 (2018)
Projected traffic29,123 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over CSX RR & 2 Streets built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets carry?

About 21,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over CSX RR & 2 Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.