CR 500 W over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 Int of CR 500 S · Structure no. 8500355
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 W over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 W over Mill Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 W over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 W over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 W over Mill Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 W over Mill Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 W over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.