US 50 over Otter Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 09.06 W US 421 · Structure no. 018690
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,042
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 46 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 US 50 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Otter Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Otter Creek carry?
About 4,042 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.