SR 44 over Big Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 05.23 W SR 9 · Structure no. 016430
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 538 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,816
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 44 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,816 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2040. The structure is 538 ft (164.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 44 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 44 over Big 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 44 over Big Blue River carry?
About 5,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 44 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 538 ft (164.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 44 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.