US Bridges

CR 500W over Edlin Ditch

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.75 N of CR 750 S · Structure no. 0600162

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Edlin Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500W over Edlin Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesEdlin Ditch
Location00.75 N of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94045, -86.56284
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic560 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Edlin Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 500W over Edlin 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 September 2023.

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

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Edlin Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Edlin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.