US Bridges

US 50 Connector over I-275

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.27 N Ky LN · Structure no. 049675

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Connector over I-275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Connector over I-275 in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 14,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,397 by 2031. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Connector
CrossesI-275
Location01.27 N Ky LN
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12212, -84.83362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,940 (2022)
Projected traffic46,397 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Connector over I-275 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 50 Connector over I-275 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Connector over I-275 carry?

About 14,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Connector over I-275?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Connector over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.