US Bridges

CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles North of CR 800 · Structure no. 3800014

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesBeason Fox Ditch
Location0.2 Miles North of CR 800
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32524, -85.07475
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2019)
Projected traffic82 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 500W over Beason Fox Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Beason Fox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Beason Fox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.