US Bridges

CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch

FairPosted for load

Starke County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 700 N · Structure no. 7500007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 East
CrossesRobbins Ditch
Location00.10 N CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40633, -86.6015
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2016)
Projected traffic768 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 East over Robbins Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 East over Robbins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 East over Robbins Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.