US Bridges

Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarrison Spring RD
CrossesBranch of Blue River
Location00.50 N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23866, -86.22926
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Spring RD over Branch of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Spring RD over Branch of Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.