CR 500S over Sand Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.04 E of CR 220 SW · Structure no. 1600196
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S 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 500S over Sand Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Sand Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.