US Bridges

US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.08 E SR 48 · Structure no. 018790

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
492 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,650
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 87 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 40,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,750 by 2030. The structure is 492 ft (149.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesTanners CR & Service RD
Location00.08 E SR 48
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09529, -84.86174
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length492 ft (149.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,650 (2010)
Projected traffic54,750 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD carry?

About 40,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD?

The structure is 492 ft (149.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Tanners CR & Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.