US Bridges

CR 500E over Mississinewa River

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 03.27 MI N SR 28 · Structure no. 6800126

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Mississinewa River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500E
CrossesMississinewa River
Location03.27 MI N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28954, -84.88145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic331 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Mississinewa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Mississinewa River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.