CR 500 North over Lost River
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Indiana · 0.30 W of CR 350 W · Structure no. 5900018
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 654
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 North over Lost River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500 North over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 22 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 North over Lost River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 North over Lost River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 North over Lost River carry?
About 654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 North over Lost River?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 North over Lost River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.