CR 500 North over Little Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 775 E · Structure no. 7300213
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 North over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 500 North over Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 North over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 North over Little Blue River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500 North over Little Blue River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 North over Little Blue River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 North over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.