CR 500W over Short Creek
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 1900057
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500W over Short Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Short 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Short Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Short Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.