US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 01.56 W SR 550 · Structure no. 018271
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,059
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 4,059 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,622 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wbl over Opossom Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch 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 Wbl over Opossom Branch carry?
About 4,059 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Wbl over Opossom Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.