CR 500N over Mississinewa River
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 01.60 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2700009
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500N over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 500N over Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is CR 500N over Mississinewa River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Mississinewa River carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.