US Bridges

CR 500 North over Jain Ditch

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 7500003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Jain Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 North over Jain Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesJain Ditch
Location00.01 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 470
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37503, -86.54375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 500 North over Jain Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over Jain Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over Jain Ditch carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over Jain Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Jain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.