CR 500E over Clear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 6700057
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 500E over Clear Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Clear Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Clear Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Clear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.