US Bridges

CR 500E over Reeves Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 N 1125 S · Structure no. 6400027

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Reeves Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Reeves Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesReeves Ditch
Location00.10 N 1125 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27046, -86.96785
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic890 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500E over Reeves Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is CR 500E over Reeves 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 500E over Reeves Ditch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Reeves Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Reeves Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.