US Bridges

US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.46 W US 41 · Structure no. 018190

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,297
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,644 by 2030. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesSnapp CR Abandoned RR
Location00.46 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70104, -87.49624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,297 (2004)
Projected traffic4,644 by 2030
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 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR carry?

About 3,297 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Snapp CR Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.