US Bridges

CR 900N over Branch Little Blue River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 3 · Structure no. 7000028

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Branch Little Blue River is a concrete frame carrying CR 900N over Branch Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesBranch Little Blue River
Location00.40 W of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7436, -85.45005
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,325 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 900N over Branch Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Branch 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is CR 900N over Branch Little Blue River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Branch Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.