Benson RD over Little Blue River
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 7000095
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benson RD over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benson RD over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Benson RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benson RD over Little 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Benson RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Benson RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Benson RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.