CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 25 E · Structure no. 7300077
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 South over Thompson 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 South over Thompson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.