US Bridges

Blake RD over Lewis Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.38 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 3900114

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake RD over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blake RD over Lewis Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlake RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location00.38 E of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78093, -85.63976
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake RD over Lewis Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Blake RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blake RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blake RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.