Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.40 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900601
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 548
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek carry?
About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cherbourg Cir over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.