US Bridges

CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.35 E of CR 800 W · Structure no. 1800102

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesShoemaker Ditch
Location00.35 E of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12067, -85.53096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 500S over Shoemaker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Shoemaker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.