US Bridges

CR 500N over Branch of Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.28 W of CR 50 W · Structure no. 7900123

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,899
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Branch of Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Branch of Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,936 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesBranch of Burnett Creek
Location00.28 W of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4895, -86.92122
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2022)
Projected traffic2,936 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Branch of Burnett Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 500N over Branch of Burnett 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 Branch of Burnett Creek carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Branch of Burnett Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Branch of Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.