5th Street over Little Blue River
FairCrawford County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Spears Street · Structure no. 1300042
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Little Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 5th Street over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Little 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Little Blue River carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Little Blue River?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.