US Bridges

CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 63 · Structure no. 8300039

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50N
CrossesBr Little Vermil River
Location00.40 W of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88985, -87.43084
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2017)
Projected traffic272 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River 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 50N over Br Little Vermil River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50N over Br Little Vermil River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.