US Bridges

CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles W of CR 1100 W · Structure no. 3700152

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 1500 South
CrossesHunter Lateral
Location0.40 Miles W of CR 1100 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79472, -87.25435
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic149 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1500 South over Hunter Lateral built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral 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 1500 South over Hunter Lateral carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 South over Hunter Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.