US Bridges

CR 500N over Lawless Ditch

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 7000082

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Lawless Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500N over Lawless Ditch in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesLawless Ditch
Location00.10 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68505, -85.3365
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 500N over Lawless Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Lawless 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Lawless Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Lawless Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Lawless Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.