US Bridges

CR 650N over Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 50 W · Structure no. 7000023

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Little Blue River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 650N over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650N
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.10 W of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70704, -85.4575
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650N over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 650N 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 650N over Little Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650N over Little Blue River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.