US Bridges

CR 500N over Limberlost Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles West of CR 450 · Structure no. 3800169

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Limberlost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Limberlost Creek in Jay 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 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesLimberlost Creek
Location0.2 Miles West of CR 450
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51283, -84.89874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500N over Limberlost Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 500N over Limberlost Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Limberlost Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Limberlost Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Limberlost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.