US Bridges

CR 500E over Weaver Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.56 N of CR 1625 N · Structure no. 1400004

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Weaver Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Weaver Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesWeaver Ditch
Location00.56 N of CR 1625 N
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9013, -87.07317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2013)
Projected traffic177 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 500E over Weaver Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 500E over Weaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Weaver Ditch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Weaver Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Weaver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.