US Bridges

CR 500N over Lye Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 425 E · Structure no. 5400045

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500N over Lye Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesLye Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 425 E
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11223, -86.82021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Lye 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Lye Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Lye Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.