SR 140 over Big Blue River
PoorRush County, Indiana · 00.68 S US 40 · Structure no. 026970
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,305
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 140 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over Big Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 123 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 140 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 140 over Big Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 140 over Big Blue River carry?
About 2,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 140 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 140 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.