US Bridges

CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 68 · Structure no. 2600244

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 W
CrossesBranch of Newman Lateral
Location00.10 N of SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19897, -87.67048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$684,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 W over Branch of Newman Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.