CR 500E over Owens Ditch
FairBenton County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 0400052
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Owens Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Owens Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Owens Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Owens 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Owens Ditch carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Owens Ditch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Owens Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.