Blue Bluff RD over White River
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 01.18 S of Centerton Road · Structure no. 5500050
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,260
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Bluff RD over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Bluff RD over White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 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 5 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Bluff RD over White River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Blue Bluff RD over White 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 Blue Bluff RD over White River carry?
About 4,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Bluff RD over White River?
The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Bluff RD over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.