US Bridges

CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 3700083

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesBranch of Davisson Ditch
Location0.10 Miles W of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08593, -87.11224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Branch of Davisson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.