US Bridges

CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI N CR 50 N · Structure no. 3400065

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 E
CrossesKokomo Waterworks Reserv
Location0.3 MI N CR 50 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49162, -86.03201
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 E over Kokomo Waterworks Reserv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.