US Bridges

CR 50W over Huffman Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.34 N of SR 66 · Structure no. 7400048

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50W over Huffman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50W over Huffman Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 126 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50W
CrossesHuffman Ditch
Location00.34 N of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.89787, -87.06305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 50W over Huffman Ditch built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CR 50W over Huffman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50W over Huffman Ditch carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 50W over Huffman Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50W over Huffman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.