US Bridges

CR 1050 E over I-70

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 02.92 W SR 109 · Structure no. 042950

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 E over I-70 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 E over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 E
CrossesI-70
Location02.92 W SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82705, -85.60647
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2020)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 E over I-70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 1050 E over I-70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 E over I-70 carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 E over I-70?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 E over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.