US Bridges

CR 200S over Big Blue River

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 125 W · Structure no. 3300085

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200S over Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBig Blue River
Location00.25 E of CR 125 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90261, -85.40415
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200S over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S 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 August 2023.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Big Blue River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.