US Bridges

CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 05.53 N US 224 · Structure no. 040070

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 N [hunt]
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location05.53 N US 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9041, -85.3359
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 N [hunt] over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.