Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 7300087
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Edinburgh Road 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 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 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 | 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 Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River 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 Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.