US Bridges

CR 200 N over Big Blue River

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · New Castle Corr. Facility · Structure no. 060520

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 N over Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 200 N over Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 200 N
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationNew Castle Corr. Facility
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96076, -85.36566
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState 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 200 N over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 200 N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 N over Big Blue River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 N over Big Blue River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 N over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.