US Bridges

CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 0300146

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesBranch of Catherine CR
Location00.15 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22998, -86.00676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 500W over Branch of Catherine CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Branch of Catherine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.