US Bridges

CR 800 East over Big Blue River

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 S of CR 650 S · Structure no. 4100027

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 East over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800 East over Big Blue River in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,011 by 2041. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800 East
CrossesBig Blue River
Location0.30 S of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37784, -85.95312
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (115 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,011 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 800 East over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 800 East 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 800 East over Big Blue River carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 East over Big Blue River?

The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 East over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.