US 50 over Beech Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 01.10 W SR 450 · Structure no. 018390
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,856
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Beech Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,856 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,146 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Beech 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Beech Creek carry?
About 5,856 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.