CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 300 E · Structure no. 8500275
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 500 N over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 N over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.