US Bridges

CR 150W over Little Blue River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 650 N · Structure no. 7000020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Little Blue River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 150W over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 150W
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.50 N of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71418, -85.4741
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 150W over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150W over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150W over Little Blue River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Little Blue River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.