SR 38 over Big Blue River
GoodHenry County, Indiana · 00.16 W SR 3 · Structure no. 012911
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,887
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 38 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,698 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 38 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 38 over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 38 over Big Blue River carry?
About 7,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 38 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 38 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.