US Bridges

CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 04.60 S SR 28 · Structure no. 037380

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2034. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location04.60 S SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21318, -86.59526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2014)
Projected traffic757 by 2034
Trucks16%
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 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.