US Bridges

CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 02.44 W SR 75 · Structure no. 044280

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 5 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location02.44 W SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96619, -86.65289
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic468 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.