US Bridges

US 50 over CSX RR

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 03.67 W SR 3 · Structure no. 080489

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over CSX RR in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesCSX RR
Location03.67 W SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01413, -85.60742
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2014)
Projected traffic15,690 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over CSX RR carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over CSX RR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.