US Bridges

CR 550W over CSX RR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 550 W · Structure no. 3200256

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550W over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 550W over CSX RR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 550W
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.25 W of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72612, -86.623
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550W over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550W over CSX RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550W over CSX RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 550W over CSX RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550W over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.