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CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.10 N I-65 · Structure no. 076740

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2028. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesSR 25 Sb/Nb RR
Location02.10 N I-65
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46707, -86.81095
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2018)
Projected traffic1,447 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over SR 25 Sb/Nb RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.