CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch
FairJackson County, Indiana · 0.01 W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3600140
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50 North over Mchargue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 North over Mchargue Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.