US Bridges

CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 03.05 N SR 4 · Structure no. 040780

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2029. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location03.05 N SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57087, -85.05798
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2020)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.