CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 00.07 E of 400 E · Structure no. 3000435
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Miller Thomas 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 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Miller Thomas Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.