US Bridges

CR 500W over Leuck Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 0400059

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Leuck Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500W over Leuck Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesLeuck Ditch
Location00.30 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 500
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53038, -87.41577
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic69 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 500W over Leuck Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Leuck Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Leuck Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Leuck Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Leuck Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.