US Bridges

CR 500E over Cfe RR

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.40 S US 30 · Structure no. 9200099

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Cfe RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Cfe RR in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesCfe RR
Location00.40 S US 30
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12746, -85.39571
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic775 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500E over Cfe RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Cfe RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Cfe RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Cfe RR?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Cfe RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.