US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek
GoodLawrence County, Indiana · 01.03 E SR 37 · Structure no. 032730
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 years old, older 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,450 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Indiana RR Spider Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.