CR 500 North over Clear Creek
FairHuntington County, Indiana · 0.9 MI E of Rangeline RD · Structure no. 3500081
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 North over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 500 North over Clear Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 North over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 North over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 North over Clear Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 North over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.