CR 500E over Otter Creek
GoodJennings County, Indiana · 00.51 N of CR 80 N · Structure no. 4000052
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 500E over Otter Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 500E over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Otter 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Otter Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Otter Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.