US Bridges

Morris Ave over Little Blue River

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 44 · Structure no. 7300170

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Ave over Little Blue River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Ave over Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Ave
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location00.60 N of SR 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52807, -85.76687
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Ave over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Ave over Little 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 Morris Ave over Little Blue River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morris Ave over Little Blue River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Ave over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.