CR 500 S over Turner Ditch
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 0.7 MI W SR 55 · Structure no. 5600141
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 S over Turner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 S over Turner Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 S over Turner Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 S over Turner 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 S over Turner Ditch carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 S over Turner Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 S over Turner Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.