CR 500W over Bear Creek
FairRandolph County, Indiana · 00.10 MI S of CR 800 N · Structure no. 6800016
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Bear Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Bear Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Bear Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Bear Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.