CR 550E over Black Creek
FairSteuben County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of 600 S · Structure no. 7600046
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 488
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550E over Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 550E over Black Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 33 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550E over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is CR 550E over Black 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 550E over Black Creek carry?
About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 550E over Black Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550E over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.