Union RD over Little Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 650 E · Structure no. 7300163
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union RD over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union RD over Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Union 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 Union RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Union RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.