US Bridges

CR 200S over Blue River

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.20 E SR 205 · Structure no. 9200018

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200S over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBlue River
Location00.20 E SR 205
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13256, -85.49432
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 200S over Blue River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 200S over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Blue River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Blue River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.