US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch
FairKnox County, Indiana · 01.52 E SR 241 · Structure no. 018281
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,597
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch carry?
About 4,597 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over Dunn Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.