US Bridges

Main Street over Blue River

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 E of Back Street · Structure no. 1300092

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Main Street over Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBlue River
Location0.00 E of Back Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3406, -86.27357
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Blue River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Blue River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Blue River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.