US Bridges

CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.50 E of CR 1500 W · Structure no. 2800118

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
879
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 50 North
CrossesGoose Pond Ditch
Location0.50 E of CR 1500 W
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03088, -87.21284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2020)
Projected traffic1,132 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 North over Goose Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 North over Goose Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.