US Bridges

CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 3700107

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 North
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.50 Miles E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0929, -87.01878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic394 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 North over Oliver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 North over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.