US Bridges

CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 1.47 S SR 26 · Structure no. 076966

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2031. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesUS 31 Nb/Sb
Location1.47 S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40453, -86.11158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over US 31 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.