CR 500W over Jakes Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 1800051
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Jakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Jakes Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 500W over Jakes Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Jakes Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Jakes Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Jakes Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Jakes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.