US Bridges

CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI E CR 700 E · Structure no. 3400085

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 50 N
CrossesKokomo Waterworks Resevo
Location0.4 MI E CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48504, -85.98995
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2024)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 N over Kokomo Waterworks Resevo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.