CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.85 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 7300187
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 East over Trib to 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 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 East over Trib to Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.