US Bridges

Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

White County, Indiana · 01.45 S SR 18 · Structure no. 037850

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, older 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorehouse Rdcr 500
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location01.45 S SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58807, -86.96381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2014)
Projected traffic468 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morehouse Rdcr 500 over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.