US Bridges

CR 500E over Harshman Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.40 MI N of SR 28 · Structure no. 6800261

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Harshman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Harshman Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesHarshman Creek
Location00.40 MI N of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24735, -84.88129
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2040
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 Harshman Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Harshman Creek 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 Harshman Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Harshman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Harshman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.