CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch
FairNewton County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E CR 50 E · Structure no. 5600053
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1550 S over Montgomery Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.