US Bridges

Beechwood Road over Little Blue River

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.70 N of Beechwood Wye · Structure no. 1300111

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood Road over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Beechwood Road over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBeechwood Road
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location0.70 N of Beechwood Wye
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16693, -86.41604
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Beechwood Road over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechwood Road over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beechwood Road over Little Blue River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beechwood Road over Little Blue River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood Road over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.