US Bridges

SR 103 over Little Blue River

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 01.99 N SR 38 · Structure no. 025260

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 over Little Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 2,718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,262 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 103
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location01.99 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 103
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95812, -85.35498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,718 (2022)
Projected traffic3,262 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 103 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 103 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Little Blue River carry?

About 2,718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.