CR 500W over Branch Big Blue River
GoodPosted for loadHenry County, Indiana · 00.15 N I-70 · Structure no. 3300104
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Branch Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500W over Branch Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 500W over Branch Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Branch 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 500W over Branch Big Blue River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Branch Big Blue River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Branch Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.