US Bridges

CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Old Buffalo TR · Structure no. 7700067

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 S
CrossesBranch of Rodgers Ditch
Location00.01 N of Old Buffalo TR
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00504, -87.49262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 S over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.