US Bridges

CR 590 North over Blue River

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.80 E of SR 66 · Structure no. 1300004

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 590 North over Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 590 North over Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 590 North
CrossesBlue River
Location0.80 E of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37705, -86.25935
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2015)
Projected traffic489 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 590 North over Blue River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 590 North over Blue River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 590 North over Blue River carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 590 North over Blue River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 590 North over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.