CR 50N over Salt Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDecatur County, Indiana · 00.30 SW of CR 950 E · Structure no. 1600054
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50N over Salt Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 50N over Salt Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50N over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50N over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50N over Salt Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 50N over Salt Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50N over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.