CR 500 West over Brown Ditch
GoodHuntington County, Indiana · 0.3 MI N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 3500059
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 West over Brown Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500 West over Brown Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 West over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 West over Brown 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500 West over Brown Ditch carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 West over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 West over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.