US Bridges

CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.49 N SR 168 · Structure no. 014458

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2034. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 550S
CrossesUS 41 Nb/Sb
Location01.49 N SR 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27439, -87.56771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic142 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over US 41 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.