US Bridges

CR 500 West over Bert Smith Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of SR 218 · Structure no. 0100127

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Bert Smith Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 West over Bert Smith Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesBert Smith Ditch
Location0.10 Miles S of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65401, -85.03213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2022)
Projected traffic555 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 West over Bert Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Bert Smith 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 West over Bert Smith Ditch carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Bert Smith Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Bert Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.