US 50 over Smallwood Ditch
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 00.45 W SR 135 · Structure no. 018530
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Smallwood Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Smallwood Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 88 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Smallwood Ditch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 50 over Smallwood 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 Smallwood Ditch carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Smallwood Ditch?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Smallwood Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.