Short Blue RD over Little Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.35 E of CR625 E · Structure no. 7300034
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Blue RD over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Blue RD over Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Short Blue RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Blue RD over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Short Blue RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Short Blue RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Short Blue RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.