CR 500S over Smith Ditch
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 00.04 W Range Road · Structure no. 7500086
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Smith Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 500S over Smith 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Smith Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 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 525 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Smith Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Smith Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.