US Bridges

CR 500W over Myers Ditch

Good

White County, Indiana · 00.31 S CR 900 S · Structure no. 9100226

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Myers Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500W over Myers Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesMyers Ditch
Location00.31 S CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6152, -86.96455
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500W over Myers Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Myers 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Myers Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Myers Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Myers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.