US Bridges

CR 500 W over SR 25

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 01.43 N SR 218 · Structure no. 080548

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 W over SR 25 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 500 W over SR 25 in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 W
CrossesSR 25
Location01.43 N SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6226, -86.62061
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic330 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 500 W over SR 25 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 W over SR 25 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 W over SR 25 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 W over SR 25?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 W over SR 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.