US Bridges

CR 550S over No Name Ditch

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.70 E SR 162 · Structure no. 1900094

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over No Name Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 550S over No Name Ditch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550S
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location01.70 E SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30376, -86.84435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 550S over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 550S over No Name 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550S over No Name Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.