CR 500 W over Beaver Creek
FairNewton County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N CR 350 S · Structure no. 5600008
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 W over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 W over Beaver Creek in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 500 W over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 W over Beaver Creek 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 500 W over Beaver Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 W over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 W over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.