Base Road over Little Blue River
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 7000111
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Road over Little Blue River is a concrete channel beam carrying Base Road over Little Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 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 Base Road over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Base Road 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 Base Road over Little Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Base Road over Little Blue River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Base Road over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.