US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.81 W SR 37 & 450 · Structure no. 011970
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,280
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, older 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,894 by 2032. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 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 | 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 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek carry?
About 11,280 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek?
The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over Indiana RR Spider Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.