CR 550E over Blue River
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.45 S CR 600 N · Structure no. 9200054
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550E over Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550E over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550E over Blue River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is CR 550E 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 550E over Blue River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 550E over Blue River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550E over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.