Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek
GoodDearborn County, Indiana · 00.30 S of County Line RD · Structure no. 1500067
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.