US Bridges

Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 275 W · Structure no. 3300174

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreensboro Pike
CrossesBranch of Big Blue River
Location00.20 W of CR 275 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88712, -85.44167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$90,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro Pike over Branch of Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.