Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.87 E SR 44 · Structure no. 044920
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.