US Bridges

CR 500E over Ridenour Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.18 S SR 18 · Structure no. 0800040

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Ridenour Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Ridenour Ditch in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesRidenour Ditch
Location00.18 S SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54407, -86.42985
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2011)
Projected traffic79 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500E over Ridenour Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Ridenour 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 Ridenour Ditch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Ridenour Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Ridenour Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.