CR 500 North over Lost River
FairOrange County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 5900017
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 North over Lost River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 North over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 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 North over Lost River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 North over Lost River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 North over Lost River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 North over Lost River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 North over Lost River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.