US 50 over Von Fange Ditch
FairJackson County, Indiana · 00.82 W SR 11 · Structure no. 018610
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,132
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Von Fange Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 over Von Fange Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 22,132 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,812 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Von Fange Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US 50 over Von Fange Ditch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Von Fange Ditch carry?
About 22,132 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Von Fange Ditch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Von Fange Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.