CR 50E over Dry Branch
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 350 N · Structure no. 8300041
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50E over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50E over Dry Branch in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 5 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50E over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is CR 50E over Dry Branch 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 50E over Dry Branch carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 50E over Dry Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50E over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.