CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch
FairPosted for loadPorter County, Indiana · 00.60 N 1050 S · Structure no. 6400039
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is CR 50E over Pleasant Township 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50E over Pleasant Township Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.