US Bridges

CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.6 MI E of CR 825 W · Structure no. 3500051

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesBranch Silver Creek
Location0.6 MI E of CR 825 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90043, -85.60046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Branch Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.