CR 50 N over Busseron Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.51 E of CR 150 E · Structure no. 7700169
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 N over Busseron Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 N over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 N over Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50 N over Busseron Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50 N over Busseron Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 N over Busseron Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 N over Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.