CR 500W over Merlau Ditch
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 00.03 S of W 300 S · Structure no. 3000356
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Merlau Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Merlau Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Merlau Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Merlau Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Merlau Ditch carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Merlau Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Merlau Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.