US Bridges

CR 500 East over Jain Ditch

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 700 N · Structure no. 7500084

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 East over Jain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 500 East over Jain Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500 East
CrossesJain Ditch
Location00.00 Int of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 467
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40401, -86.6015
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic500 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 Jain Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 East 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 East over Jain Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 East over Jain Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 East over Jain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.