Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Atwood Drive · Structure no. 1300036
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 422 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Alton Fredonia RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.