Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.60 Mi. W. of CR 325 E · Structure no. 7300057
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Road over North Fork Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.