CR 500N over Black Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 01.36 MI E of SR 5 · Structure no. 2700035
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Black Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 500N over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Black 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Black Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Black Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.