CR 500S over Smith Ditch
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 01.00 W CR 300 E · Structure no. 7500039
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Smith Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500S over Smith Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Smith Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Smith 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 500S over Smith Ditch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Smith Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Smith Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.