US Bridges

CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 W CR 300 W · Structure no. 4800219

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.20 W CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17883, -85.73666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2023)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.