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CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.81 S SR 26 · Structure no. 037600

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,490 by 2035. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 E
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location00.81 S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40802, -86.80987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2015)
Projected traffic16,490 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 500 E over I-65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 E over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.