US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 01.02 W SR 135 · Structure no. 018521
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,560
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Mc Hargue 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 US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch carry?
About 5,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Mc Hargue Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.