CR 500N over Bear Creek
GoodJay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles East of US 27 · Structure no. 3800220
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500N over Bear Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Bear Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.