US Bridges

CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.00 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 1100184

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBranch of Conneley Ditch
Location00.00 E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31367, -87.09118
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 500S over Branch of Conneley 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.