US Bridges

Rushville Road over Little Blue River

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 750 N · Structure no. 7000014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushville Road over Little Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rushville Road over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRushville Road
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.10 S of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71974, -85.48742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rushville Road over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushville Road over Little Blue River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rushville Road over Little Blue River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rushville Road over Little Blue River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rushville Road over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.