CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Indiana · 0.40 E of CR 375 W · Structure no. 2800102
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 550 North over Sloan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 North over Sloan Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.