US Bridges

CR 500E over Mississinewa River

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.43 MI N of Wheeling Pi · Structure no. 2700105

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Mississinewa River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2041. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.43 MI N of Wheeling Pi
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45585, -85.57787
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2021)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 500E over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 500E over Mississinewa River 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 500E over Mississinewa River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.