CR 500W over Sand Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.90 S of CR 1300 S · Structure no. 1600132
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500W over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2037. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Sand Creek 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 500W over Sand Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Sand Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.