US Bridges

CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles E of CR 000 · Structure no. 0100108

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 South
CrossesHabegger Ditch
Location0.30 Miles E of CR 000
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67299, -84.93031
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 South over Habegger Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 South over Habegger 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 South over Habegger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.