CR 50E over Kankakee River
PoorLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.60 S CR 1300 S · Structure no. 4600056
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50E over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50E over Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50E over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50E over Kankakee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50E over Kankakee River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50E over Kankakee River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50E over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.