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CR 500E over Halstead Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.47 N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 7900129

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Halstead Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Halstead Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 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 500E
CrossesHalstead Ditch
Location00.47 N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25063, -86.80926
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic170 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 500E over Halstead Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Halstead 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Halstead Ditch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Halstead Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Halstead Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.