CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch
GoodTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.18 E of CR 850 W · Structure no. 7900073
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Mcfarland 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Mcfarland Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.