US Bridges

CR 500E over Yellow River

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 25 N · Structure no. 7500016

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2036. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesYellow River
Location00.20 S CR 25 N
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30233, -86.60147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2016)
Projected traffic1,761 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500E over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Yellow River carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Yellow River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.