US 50 over Hogan Creek
FairDearborn County, Indiana · 00.09 E SR 56 · Structure no. 018770
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,398
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Hogan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Hogan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 5 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 28,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,872 by 2041. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Hogan Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 50 over Hogan Creek 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 Hogan Creek carry?
About 28,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Hogan Creek?
The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Hogan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.