US Bridges

US 50 WB over Sandy Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.46 W I-65 · Structure no. 018630

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,705
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 WB over Sandy Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 WB over Sandy Branch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 16,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,858 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 WB
CrossesSandy Branch
Location00.46 W I-65
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95811, -85.85188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,705 (2019)
Projected traffic17,858 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 WB over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 50 WB over Sandy Branch 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 WB over Sandy Branch carry?

About 16,705 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 WB over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 WB over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.