CR 550E (OLD US 31
Carrying CR 550E (OLD US 31 over SUGAR CREEK
0.50 S OF CR 500 S, Johnson, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 550E (OLD US 31
The CR 550E (OLD US 31 bridge in Johnson, Indiana carries CR 550E (OLD US 31 over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.5 meters (238 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 324 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 550E (OLD US 31 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
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 72.5 m (238 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 324 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4100021
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CR 550E (OLD US 31 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 550E (OLD US 31 against other structures in Johnson 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 550E (OLD US 31?
CR 550E (OLD US 31 in Johnson, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 550E (OLD US 31 inspected?
CR 550E (OLD US 31'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 324 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 550E (OLD US 31 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 550E (OLD US 31?
CR 550E (OLD US 31 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 550E (OLD US 31?
CR 550E (OLD US 31 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 550E (OLD US 31 and does age affect safety?
CR 550E (OLD US 31 was built in 1925, making it 101 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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