Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.40 S of US 52 · Structure no. 7300025
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Branch of Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Branch of Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.