US Bridges

CR 500E over White River

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 N SR 32 · Structure no. 4800095

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over White River in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 500E
CrossesWhite River
Location00.50 N SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11973, -85.57597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2023)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 500E over White River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over White 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over White River carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over White River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.