US Bridges

CR 800E over Big Blue River

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.11 S of E 500 S · Structure no. 3000500

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800E over Big Blue River in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesBig Blue River
Location00.11 S of E 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71156, -85.65203
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Big Blue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Big Blue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Big Blue River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.