CR 50 W over Iroquois River
FairNewton County, Indiana · 0.6 MI N CR 1200 S · Structure no. 5600081
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 W over Iroquois River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 W over Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 26 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 | 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 CR 50 W over Iroquois River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50 W 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 W over Iroquois River carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 W over Iroquois River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 W over Iroquois River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.