US Bridges

CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.61 S of SR 66 · Structure no. 7400014

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesWillow Pond Ditch
Location00.61 S of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.89319, -87.15075
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500W over Willow Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Willow Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Willow Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.