US Bridges

CR 500W over York Prairie Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.05 S of Isanogel RD · Structure no. 1800106

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over York Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500W over York Prairie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesYork Prairie Creek
Location00.05 S of Isanogel RD
RouteCity Street 841
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19943, -85.4808
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500W over York Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 500W over York Prairie 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 York Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over York Prairie Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over York Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.