US Bridges

CR 500N over Indian Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Morehouse RD · Structure no. 7900074

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,919
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,967 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.05 E of Morehouse RD
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49, -86.95408
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2022)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500N over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 500N over Indian Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.