CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch
GoodGibson County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 2600373
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 S over Wirth Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.