US Bridges

CR 1050 S over I-69

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.55 S SR 26 · Structure no. 039570

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 S over I-69 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 S over I-69 in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2029. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 S
CrossesI-69
Location01.55 S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40071, -85.54879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2014)
Projected traffic397 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1050 S over I-69 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 1050 S over I-69 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050 S over I-69 carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 S over I-69?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 S over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.