CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 01.40 W CR 600W · Structure no. 7300113
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 900S over Branch of 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900S over Branch of Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.