US Bridges

CR 500E over Canaan Run

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 N US 40 · Structure no. 1100269

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Canaan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Canaan Run in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesCanaan Run
Location00.20 N US 40
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55169, -87.01369
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500E over Canaan Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 500E over Canaan Run 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 500E over Canaan Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Canaan Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Canaan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.