US Bridges

CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.50 S 1050 S · Structure no. 6400119

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50E
CrossesHeinhold Ditch
Location00.50 S 1050 S
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27621, -87.05441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic2 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50E over Heinhold Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.