US Bridges

CR 500 N over I-65

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.38 S US 31 · Structure no. 035580

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 N over I-65 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 N over I-65 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 N
CrossesI-65
Location02.38 S US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27361, -85.95396
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2004)
Projected traffic867 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 N over I-65 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 N over I-65 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 N over I-65 carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 N over I-65?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 N over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.