CR 500S over Slocum Ditch
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.00 W CR 650 E · Structure no. 6400007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Slocum Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500S over Slocum Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 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 500S over Slocum Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is CR 500S over Slocum Ditch 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 500S over Slocum Ditch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Slocum Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Slocum Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.