CR 500 N over I-65
FairJohnson County, Indiana · 04.87 N SR 44 · Structure no. 035870
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,999
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 N over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 N over I-65 in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 6 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 16,999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,060 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 N over I-65 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is CR 500 N over I-65 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 N over I-65 carry?
About 16,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 N over I-65?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 N over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.