CR 50S over Birch-King
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.10 W CR 475 W · Structure no. 9200013
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50S over Birch-King is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50S over Birch-King in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50S over Birch-King built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50S over Birch-King in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50S over Birch-King carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50S over Birch-King?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50S over Birch-King?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.