CR 500 W over Eel River
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.25 S SR 205 · Structure no. 9200119
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 W over Eel River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 W over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 W over Eel River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 W over Eel River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 W over Eel River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 W over Eel River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 W over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.