US Bridges

CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 1500 N · Structure no. 3700128

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesHodge Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 1500 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24006, -87.14109
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Hodge Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.