SR 550 over East Fork White River
FairMartin County, Indiana · 02.64 E US 50 · Structure no. 032990
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over East Fork White River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2030. The structure is 479 ft (145.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 550 over East Fork White River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 550 over East Fork White River 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 SR 550 over East Fork White River carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over East Fork White River?
The structure is 479 ft (145.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over East Fork White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.