CR 1050 SOUTH
Carrying CR 1050 SOUTH over WABASH RIVER
0.10 MILES E OF CR 50 W, Adams, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 1050 SOUTH
The CR 1050 SOUTH bridge in Adams, Indiana carries CR 1050 SOUTH over WABASH RIVER. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 73.4 meters (241 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 655 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 1050 SOUTH compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 73.4 m (241 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 655 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0100150
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 1050 SOUTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR 1050 SOUTH against other structures in Adams and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 1050 SOUTH?
CR 1050 SOUTH in Adams, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 1050 SOUTH inspected?
CR 1050 SOUTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 655 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1050 SOUTH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 1050 SOUTH?
CR 1050 SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1050 SOUTH?
CR 1050 SOUTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 1050 SOUTH and does age affect safety?
CR 1050 SOUTH was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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