US Bridges

CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.97 W SR 827 · Structure no. 048800

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.97 W SR 827
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71743, -84.95678
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2004)
Projected traffic703 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.