US Bridges

Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Indiana · 00.40 NW of CR 300 N · Structure no. 7000101

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 141 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOffutt Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.40 NW of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66042, -85.53944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Offutt Bridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Offutt Bridge RD over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.