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CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 05.97 S SR 29 · Structure no. 080558

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
505 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR in Cass 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2030. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 S
CrossesSR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR
Location05.97 S SR 29
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69285, -86.4776
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2010)
Projected traffic260 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR built?

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

What condition is CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 S over SR 25 Nb/Sb NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.