US 52 over Big Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 03.36 E SR 9 · Structure no. 019281
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,477
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,477 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,477 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Big Blue River carry?
About 4,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.