CR 500E over Kankakee River
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.60 S CR 1400 S · Structure no. 6400021
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Kankakee River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is CR 500E over Kankakee River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Kankakee River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Kankakee River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.