US Bridges

CR 500E over Solon Ditch

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.20 S Little Turtle TR · Structure no. 9200113

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Solon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Solon Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesSolon Ditch
Location00.20 S Little Turtle TR
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1491, -85.3964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500E over Solon Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Solon Ditch 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 Solon Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Solon Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Solon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.