US Bridges

Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Huggins RD · Structure no. 3100060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillview 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview RD
CrossesBranch of Blue River
Location00.20 S of Huggins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32544, -86.27325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River built?

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

What condition is Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River 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 August 2024.

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

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview RD over Branch of Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.