US Bridges

CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 0100043

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location0.10 Miles E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81633, -85.01276
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.