US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 02.18 W SR 550 · Structure no. 018252
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,138
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,731 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch carry?
About 4,138 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 EB over Branch Kessinger Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.