CR 50 E over Iroquois River
FairNewton County, Indiana · 1.1 MI N CR 1200 S · Structure no. 5600080
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 E over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 E over Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 E over Iroquois River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is CR 50 E over Iroquois 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50 E over Iroquois River carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 E over Iroquois River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 E over Iroquois River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.