CR 900E over Big Blue River
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Indiana · 00.21 S of W 700 N · Structure no. 3000525
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900E over Big Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 900E over Big Blue River in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900E over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 900E over Big 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 900E over Big Blue River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 900E over Big Blue River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900E over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.