US Bridges

CR 650E over Blue River

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 700 N · Structure no. 9200057

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650E over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650E
CrossesBlue River
Location00.15 S of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2625, -85.36612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 650E over Blue River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Blue River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Blue River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.