CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 44 · Structure no. 7300176
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River in Shelby 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 500W over Branch of Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Branch of Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.