US Bridges

CR 900N over Big Blue River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Goose Road · Structure no. 7000010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900N over Big Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesBig Blue River
Location00.01 E of Goose Road
RouteCounty Highway 278
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74313, -85.57588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 900N over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 900N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Big Blue River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Big Blue River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.