CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 60 W · Structure no. 5400092
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD?
The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Sugar Creek/Unnamed RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.