US Bridges

Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Blue Creek RD · Structure no. 2400109

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe RD
CrossesBranch of Blue Creek
Location00.10 S of Blue Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35612, -85.03582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD over Branch of Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.