CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 5400084
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch in Montgomery 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Clarkson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.