CR 800 EAST
Carrying CR 800 EAST over LITTLE BLUE RIVER
00.15 N OF CR 500 N, Shelby, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 800 EAST
The CR 800 EAST bridge in Shelby, Indiana carries CR 800 EAST over LITTLE BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1895, making it 131 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 31.8 meters (104 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 800 EAST compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1895
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 31.8 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 7300031
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
CR 800 EAST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 800 EAST against other structures in Shelby and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 800 EAST?
CR 800 EAST in Shelby, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 800 EAST inspected?
CR 800 EAST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 800 EAST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 800 EAST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 800 EAST.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 800 EAST?
CR 800 EAST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 800 EAST and does age affect safety?
CR 800 EAST was built in 1895, making it 131 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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