CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 8 · Structure no. 1700023
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 55 over Sol Shank Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 55 over Sol Shank Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.