SR 252 over Big Blue River
FairJohnson County, Indiana · 00.52 E US 31 · Structure no. 030740
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,784
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 252 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over Big Blue River in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 99 years old, older 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 3,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2026. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 252 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 252 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 252 over Big Blue River carry?
About 3,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 252 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 252 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.