CR 500S over Little Salamonie River
FairJay County, Indiana · 0.3 Miles East of CR 300 · Structure no. 3800066
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Little Salamonie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500S over Little Salamonie River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 500S over Little Salamonie River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Little Salamonie River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Little Salamonie River carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Little Salamonie River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Little Salamonie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.